Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Young Footballers Represent India at USA Tournament
Five young football players from Hyderabad played for India in a tournament in Carolina, USA.
Their names are Akshaan, Aditya, Arjun, Jasim Nawaz Khan and Saif Qureshi.
They represented Grasshopper Sports India.
The tournament lasted during an eight-day international football tour.
Teams from many countries, including Brazil, France, Japan and the United States, took part.
Playing against these teams helped the youngsters learn different ways to play football.
Their organisation said the experience could improve their confidence, discipline and skills.
Grasshopper Sports and Entertainment wants to help more Indian children get similar opportunities.
Five young footballers from Hyderabad represented India at an international youth tournament in Carolina, USA.
The players—Akshaan, Aditya, Arjun, Jasim Nawaz Khan and Saif Qureshi—represented Grasshopper Sports India.
The eight-day tournament featured teams from Brazil, Portugal, France, Italy, Japan, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
Grasshopper Sports and Entertainment said the players gained confidence, discipline and experience against international opposition.
Hyderabad has more than 131 football academies, while Telangana has 90 approved clubs and 3,698 registered players.
- Who
- Five Hyderabad footballers—Akshaan, Aditya, Arjun, Jasim Nawaz Khan and Saif Qureshi—represented India through Grasshopper Sports India.
- What
- They competed in an International Youth Football Tournament against teams from several countries.
- When
- They returned after an eight-day international football tour; no specific dates were given.
- Where
- The tournament was held in Carolina, USA, and the players returned through Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad.
- Why
- The tournament provided international competition and experience intended to support the players’ confidence, discipline and development.
- Players
- Akshaan, Aditya, Arjun, Jasim Nawaz Khan and Saif Qureshi
- Representing
- India and Grasshopper Sports India
- Tournament location
- Carolina, USA
- Tour duration
- Eight days
- International participants
- Teams from Brazil, Portugal, France, Italy, Japan, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden and the United States
- Hyderabad football infrastructure
- More than 131 academies, classes, coaching programmes and facilities across 50 localities
- Telangana football network
- 90 approved clubs, 3,698 registered players, 258 coaches and 11 registered districts in the AIFF system