Ryan Group of Institutions will oversee the educational framework at the FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar from January 2026. The partnership includes tutoring, counselling, and exams, ensuring young footballers balance academic growth with athletic excellence ahead of future FIFA World Cups
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met Odisha officials in Bhubaneswar to discuss the renewal of the AIFF–FIFA Talent Academy and strategies for grassroots football development. Plans include a structured feeder system, training Physical Education Teachers, and appointing former footballers as coaches
India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls was launched in Hyderabad, offering elite training under FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme. The academy will support 60 players, including 10 from Telangana, for global exposure
