New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The prestigious Subroto Cup has joined hands with the Indian Tigers and Tigresses scouting program, in a move aimed at identifying and nurturing the next generation of Indian football stars.

Air Marshal S Shivkumar expressed optimism about the collaboration, stressing the importance of creating clear pathways for young talent.

"The aim is to give talent a stepping stone to enter the national limelight and to serve the country through the game. Unfortunately, we have not been able to provide a platform for people to showcase their talent. So, these are all tournaments that showcase talent," he told reporters.

With talent scouts on board, increased television coverage, and strong backing from the All India Football ...