From Shahdol to Ingolstadt | How PM Modi’s Vision is Shaping Indian Football

From the small town of Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, to the professional training grounds of FC Ingolstadt 04 in Germany—this is a story of dreams taking flight. ✈⚽

In his #MannKiBaat address, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this initiative, underlining how leadership and vision can transform grassroots passion into global opportunity.

As part of this unique exchange, four young footballers—two girls, two boys—and their coach will travel from India to Germany for a professional training programme. Their journey has been made possible by the foresight of Dietmar Beiersdorfer, CEO of FC Ingolstadt 04, who sees Indo-German football collaboration as a bridge to the future.

This moment is more than just a sporting opportunity. It represents:

Grassroots talent meeting global standards

Indo-German friendship deepening through football

India’s growing voice on the world football stage

From Shahdol to Ingolstadt, this story reflects the power of dreams when nurtured by vision and leadership.

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