ELFI: All set to Change the Definition of Football in India

Football in India is nothing uncommon, to the contrary, it is as popular as in any of the European or American nations. But this specific football version is a bit unique and an altogether a different ball game that what you could ever imagine. In the later part of year 2012, the history of football in Asia (especially in India) is about to welcome a new chapter in the form of a tight American Football League in India and Asia Schedule. Yes, you got it right, the football in India, with American style, i.e. Elite Football League of India (ELFI).

What is the game all about

The sports is pretty interesting and equally tough to play It demands the players to apply their best skills and abilities to carry the ball up to the goal line of opponent team, in the end that scores higher wins the game. The sight of 11 players from each time battling out with each other for a single ball gives the impression of warriors fighting it out to win the heart of their lady love.

The entire game is divided into 4 quarters, each of 15 minute duration and the second quarter is followed by a half-time intermission which gives the players the much coveted respite out of the otherwise an exhausted game for them. Though, this is a very much abridged description, hence in order to know it deeply, watching this exciting and fresh game of Football in India later this year would be worthwhile.

A welcome initiative

Sensing the global success of this thrilling sports, the initiative of Government of India together with the Sports Authority of India is no doubt a welcome move. It has already opened new doors to success for the young and enthusiastic people, willing to build their career in this field.

With the thriving mission to give American Football League in India and Asia Schedule a solid kickoff, no less than 400 players have been shortlisted from all over the country that are being provided rigorous training in the Pune boot camp. And guess what, the officials associated with the league went to every possible destination, including boxing clubs, wrestling rinks, judo places, even the basketball and volleyball courts with the purpose to choose the cr?me de la cr?me for the sports.

The torch bearer for the first season of ELFI would Pune that would take the level of American Football in Asia to exceptional heights. This would not only act as smart money churning even for the sponsors, but would also create a launch pad for the players of Football in India. The curtains are about to be raised within few months time from now, just wait and watch the game. Who know you like this improvised game of Football in India more than Cricket.

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