Srinagar, Feb. 1 -- For the first time, the International Football Coaching & Life Skills Program has been introduced in J&K, with 35 local coaches getting the opportunity to participate in the KNVB World Coaches Program.

The World Coaches Program, established by the Royal Netherlands Football Association, has a strong presence in India and its various states and union territories. The program aims to develop football at the grassroots level by providing structured training and knowledge sharing with local coaches.

The five-day course commenced on Saturday at Mini Stadium Parade, Jammu, under the guidance of Dutch instructors Roger Schouwenaar and Raimond Massop. Both instructors, holding UEFA-A Coaching Licenses, bring over 20 years of...