Archive · 1 Sep 2025
German Coach to Train Indian Footballers Following PM's Praise
Young football players from Vicharpur, a village in India known as 'mini Brazil', are getting a big opportunity.
The Prime Minister praised their football skills on his radio show, and now a German coach, Dietmar Beiersdorfer, is inviting four players and their coaches to train in Germany.
This has made the players very excited!
They are getting new equipment, and the training will give them a chance to improve their skills.
The local coach is happy with the recognition and hopes this will help the village's football program.
Prime Minister Modi praised Vicharpur's football legacy in his 'Mann Ki Baat'.
German coach Dietmar Beiersdorfer offered training to players from the village.
Four players and coaches from Vicharpur will train in Germany from October 4-12, 2025.
The village, in Madhya Pradesh, is known as 'mini Brazil' for its football culture.
Players expressed enthusiasm and thanked the Prime Minister for the recognition.
- Who
- Dietmar Beiersdorfer will train footballers and coaches from Vicharpur.
- What
- Four players and coaches from Vicharpur will receive training in Germany.
- When
- Training will be from October 4-12, 2025.
- Where
- Vicharpur, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, and Germany.
- Why
- Inspired by Vicharpur's football legacy, and PM Modi's praise.
- Location
- Vicharpur village, Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Coach
- Dietmar Beiersdorfer
- Players Invited
- Four players and coaches
- Training Dates
- October 4-12, 2025
- PM's Praise
- Mentioned Vicharpur in 'Mann Ki Baat' twice
Sources
German Coach Deitmar Beiersdorfer To Mentor Footballers From MP’s Tribal-Dominated Shahdol
Footballers from Madhya Pradesh’s ‘mini Brazil’ to visit Germany after top coach inspired by their story offers to train them
