Sporting Group International purchase Youth Football International in India
Midlands based Sporting Group International (SGI) has this month acquired Premier Sports International (PSI) trading as Youth Football International in India.
The new ownership sees SGI acquiring a 100% share with the deal being completed with Adrian Wright, CEO of SGI making the 8,400 miles round trip to Delhi to meet with the team at their new Indian offices to sign the contract.
Paul Schuttenbelt Director of PSI (YFI) commented, “We selected SGI as our new owner based on the passion and belief of their CEO that Indian football will blossom and continue with its growth.
“SGI also have serious aspirations to assist India with the growth of football and impart valuable knowledge and expertise from the UK.”
The average age of the players at Youth Football International is 12 and there are over 80 teams in the League.
Youth Football International runs its academy like a typical European football club, focusing on the children and their development and offering a safe and fun environment for them to enjoy playing football.
Adrian Wright commented, “We understand that this type of acquisition is the first of its kind here in the UK and we are delighted to have the opportunity to help develop the future skills of football in India.
“Within this development will be a review of the standard of coaching and the engagement level with the thousands of boys and girls that are participating week in week out.
“We firmly believe that ‘grassroot’ level is the way to develop future International players and we will be working closely with coaches to ensure that this development materialises.
“It is our aim to help develop skilful and confident footballers in a child orientated and safe environment.”
Additional information can be found at www.sportinggi.com and www.youthfootballinternational
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Image attached shows: Adrian Wright, CEO of SGI (left) and Paul Schuttenbelt of Youth Football International (right)
Sporting Group International
Sporting Group International is a unique company with a bright future. They have ambitious plans to change the approach to recruitment of people, the sale of rights, International development, identifying new ways of working, adding value and building long standing relationships within sport.
Their purpose is to create a ‘one stop’ commercial solution for sports organisations. They work to create a better future every day, with brands and services that help sports organisations to achieve their commercial goals.
By combining their multinational expertise with their deep roots in diverse local cultures, they are continuing to provide a range of services to suit a wealth of clients. They are also strengthening their strong relationships in the emerging sports markets, as they believe it will be significant for their future growth.
And by leveraging their global reach and inspiring people to take small, everyday actions, they believe they can help make a big difference to the world of sport.
"We cannot close our eyes to the challenges that the world faces. Business must make an explicit and positive contribution to addressing them and I’m convinced that we can create a more equitable and sustainable world for all of us by doing so,” says Sporting Group International CEO Adrian Wright.
Sporting Group International
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Youth Football International (YFI)
Youth Football International (YFI) is Delhi’s most progressive football academy. With top International coaches, a clear pathway to professional football, and a player development focus, it’s the perfect environment for boys and girls aged 3-19.
YFI has active links to some of Europe’s elite academies including Manchester United, Chelsea, and partner club West Bromwich Albion.