Football scholarship
Kochi: Thodupuzha Soccer School will conduct trials for football scholarships at 10 am on July 20.Those born between 2011 and 2013 can apply. For details contact 9447522815/8606364223
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India beats England
Kochi: After failing in the first test, India clinched the second Test beating England by a mammoth 336 runs backed by outstanding knocks by skipper Shubhman Gill at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.With this win India has tied with the host 1-1 in the five test series. India captain Shubman Gill became the youngest Indian …
Neeraj Chopra wins
Kochi: Neeraj Chopra has won theNeeraj Chopra Classic 2025 javelin event at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru today, media reports said.Chopra claimed top spot with a best throw of 86.18m amid unfavourable weather conditions.This is the first-ever international javelin competition in India.Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj claimed top spot in the tournament named after him. …
Malappuram is Champion
Kochi: Malappuram lifted the 50th Kerala State junior football Championship title defeating Thiruvananthapuram 3-0 in the final at Thodupuzha Soccer School Ground on Thursday. Muhammad Mujuwad, Shahil V P and Muhammed Sinan P scored for Malappuram. Thrissur came third. Thodupuzha Municipal chairman K Deepak presented trophies. Kerala Football Association Honorary president Tom Jose Kunnel was …
Football meet begins
Kochi: Palakkad defeated Pathanamthitta 2-0 while Kollam tied with Kozhikode 1-1 in the 50th Kerala State junior football Championship began at Thodupuzha Soccer School Ground on Friday.The tournament, which is held under a pool system, will culminate on June 26.Earlier, Dean Kuriakose, MP, inaugurated.Idukki District Football Association (IDFA) president P A Saleem Kutty presided.Kerala Football …
Idukki football team trials
Kochi: The trials for selecting the Idukki district football team will be held at 10 am on June 21 at Newman College ground, Thodupuzha.The team is being selected to take part in the state sub junior football championship. Those born between January 1, 2012, and31/12/2013 can take part in the selection.The aspirants should produce the …
RCB lifts IPL 2025
Kochi: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted the IPL 2025 Cup beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, tonight.The Punjab team led by Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl.RCB made 190 for 9. Despite unfavourable conditions, RCB played well with Virat Kohli scoring 43, captain Rajat Patidar …
Summer soccer camp ends
Kochi: The two-month long summer football camp organised by Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) at three centres concluded on Saturday at IMA hall, Thodupuzha.Dr Vivek, IMA Idukki Blood Bank secretary presided over the valedictory function.Thodupuzha Soccer School Director P A Saleemkutty welcomed.Thodupuzha Municipal chairman K Deepak inaugurated the function. Pratheeksha Bhavan principal Sr Honey V Francis …
Soccer camp ends
Kochi: The valedictory function of the two month long summer football camp organised by Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) at Newman College soccer ground and TSS ground will be inaugurated by Dean Kuriakose at IMA hall Thodupuzha at 2 pm on Saturday.A blood donation camp organised in this connection will be inaugurated by Thodupuzha municipality chairman …
Gill is test captain
Kochi: Shubman Gill, 25, was picked to lead the 18 member squad during the 5-Test series against England starting on June 20 at Headingley, media reports said.The selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia met at Mumbai to name Gill as the 37th skipper of the country.Wicket keeper Rishabh Pant was …
TSS to start residential soccer school
Kochi: Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) headed by former Santosh Trophy P A Saleemkutty is planning to start a hostel and schooling facility.This will help students to pursue their academic and sports career simultaneously.Selection trials for classes eight to Plus 1will be held at 9 am on May 21.Those interested may contact 9447522815, 8606364223
Anti drugs campaign
Kochi: A campaign against use of narcotics “Kick Drugs” was organised by Kerala government and Sports department at Thodupuzha Soccer School on Saturday.The event is being organised under the auspices of Idukki District Football Association (IDFA).Idukki District Sports Council (IDSC) Secretary Shakimon P A inaugurated the event by kicking off a penalty shootout.IDFA President Saleemkutty, …
Veterans visit enthuse children in TSS
Kochi: The visit of prominent sports personalities like Shiny Wilson, K P Thomas and Wilson Cherian at the summer coaching camp at Thodupuzha Soccer School, boosted the confidence of the children attending the camp.Padmashree and Dronacharya award winner K P Thomas, Padmasree Shiny Wilson and Arjuna awardee Wilson Cherian.They exhorted the students to work hard, …
IDFA needs Football referees
Kochi: Idukki District Football Association (IDFA) has called applications from football referees.There will be theory, practical tests followed by physical fitness test.For details contact Idukki district Football Association secretary M H Sajeev at 9446805417.
TSS observes Nurses Day
Kochi: International Nursing Day was observed at Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) in Thodupuzha today.Thodupuzha police DySP Immanuel Paul inaugurated the function.The award for best service was presented to Idukki Medical College senior nurse Sini Thomas.TSS director P A Saleemkutty presided.TSS coach Rahul delivered a welcome address. Coaches Amal V R, Abhijit K M, nurses Pushpa …
chi: International Nursing Day was observed at Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) in Thodupuzha today.Thodupuzha police DySP Immanuel Paul inaugurated the function.The award for best service was presented to Idukki Medical College senior nurse Sini Thomas.TSS director P A Saleemkutty presided.TSS coach Rahul delivered a welcome address. Coaches Amal V R, Abhijit K M, nurses Pushpa …
Rohit quits test cricket
Kochi: India captain Rohit Sharma has decided to retire from test cricket, the cricketer announced on his Instagram post.Rohit said he wanted to focus solely on playing in the ODI format.Rohit had previously retired from the T20I format after the 2024 T20 World Cup victory.Rohit expressed his pleasure over represent his country in Test cricket …
Shooting coach Sunny Thomas passes away
Kochi: Former national shooting coach Sunny Thomas, 83, passed away at Uzhavoor in Kottayam on Wednesday, media reports said.Sunny Thomas complained of dizziness and collapsed in his house.He underwent a medical check-up at a hospital in Pala.Born on September 26, 1941, in Thidanadu, Kottayam district in Kerala, Sunny Thomas was a champion rifle shooter, an …
Pak can’t play ASC cup
Kochi: Pakistan cannot participate in Azlan Shah Cup (ASC) hockey tournament asthe Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF)owes 10,349 dollars to the organisers Johar Hockey Association in Malaysia.The Johar Hockey Association has formally notified the PHF about the outstanding debt incurred during Pakistan team’s visit to Malaysia in October 2023.The expenditure was incurred by Pakistan hockey team, …
Soccer inspires students
Kochi: Pratheeksha Bhavan Special School and Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) joined hands to hold a penalty shootout competition to mark Lockdown Syndrome Day at Thodupuzha on March 21.All the students and teachers took part in the shootout event which was aimed at rejuvenating mental and physical growth of the children.Principal Honey V Francis inaugurated.TSS director …