Srinagar, Sept. 5 -- To strengthen coach education and promote professional football training in the region, a 10-day AFC "B" Diploma Coaching Course commenced on Friday at the University of Kashmir (KU). The programme is being organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in collaboration with the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES), KU, and the Football Players' Association of India (FPAI).

A total of 24 football enthusiasts from North India, South India, Central India, and the North-Eastern states are participating in the course, which is designed to provide modern training methodologies, advanced coaching techniques, and updated practices to aspiring football coaches.

Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, i...