Delhi footballer Dilsher to fly to UK for one year training

NEW DELHI: Dilsher Singh, a young city footballer, on Friday won a one-year sponsored trip to Brooke House Football Academy after he was adjudged the winner of the inaugural Sports Esprit Academy skill challenge.
The 16-year-old will spend a year training at the Brooke House with all his expenses being borne by the Esprit Academy. "It is a dream come true for me," said an elated Dilsher, who was picked as the best footballer among the final 17 players.
The selection was made on the basis of more than a month-long programme organised by the Academy at Chhatarsal Stadium, where around 3000 participants in the age category of 14-16 years were tested for their football skills, CEO of Esprit Academy, Sandeep Khinda, said.
Depending upon their natural ability and flare for the game, the coaches picked up 17 kids for the finals, he added.
"We have committed ourselves to encourage the young talented football players and transforming their dreams into reality. We are looking forward to visit India every year and select one child for this prestigious scholarship," said one of the coaches and head of international football development at Esprit Academy, Anish Khinda.