{"id":91412,"date":"2023-11-04T13:58:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T08:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=91412"},"modified":"2023-11-04T13:58:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T08:28:26","slug":"a-fishermans-son-a-solid-comeback-and-national-games-gold-kerala-triumphs-in-beach-football-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=91412","title":{"rendered":"A Fisherman\u2019s Son, a Solid Comeback, and National Games Gold: Kerala Triumphs in Beach Football Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Goa Khabar:<\/strong>\u00a0Kerala triumphed in the Beach Football Final in the most scintillating fashion as they bossed over hosts Goa in front of a packed crowd.<\/p>\n

Goa and Kerala, both of whom predictably reached the final and locked horns for the all-important gold, had a neck-to-neck fight to finish on top. However, it was Kerala, thanks to their neat performance throughout the game, came out as victors.<\/p>\n

However, the standout performer for Kerala was the young Rohith Yesudas, whose inspiring show made it extra special for the visitors in the all-important final.<\/p>\n

A fisherman\u2019s son who fought all sorts of adversity while growing up, the 21-year-old broke down in tears while narrating his journey as a footballer.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is very, very special to me. It is well known that a fisherman does not earn much, and my father was no exception. There were times we did not have proper food to eat and yet it was my dad and mom who always helped me pursue my dream as a footballer,\u201d\u00a0Rohith said<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe passion for beach football came as our house is very nearby to a beach in Thiruvananthapuram. So, one can say I grew up in that beach,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Rohith, a regular starter for the Travancore Royals FC, India\u2019s first fans-owned football club, however, is keen on representing India in beach soccer in the days to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a massive boost for beach football and given how passionate Kerala is about football, it\u2019s a matter of time before the popularity for this format grows immensely,\u201d\u00a0Rohith said<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere are so many talented footballers who are truly passionate about beach football. With this win, we are hopeful that the next chapter of beach football in Kerala will commence soon, and the youth will have further motivation to pick up this sport as a career,\u201d\u00a0he added<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rohith had a personal tragedy just ahead of Kerala\u2019s first game in the event as he lost his paternal grandfather, who he says was instrumental for his growth as a footballer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI dedicate this victory to him. He was a passionate football lover, and he would have been joyous to have received the news of Kerala winning the gold. The next step is to play for India in the days to come,\u201d\u00a0Rohith said<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cTime for Beach Football to Grow\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

The man behind Kerala\u2019s resounding success is perhaps the coach Sashin Chandran who led the team from the sidelines and motivated the footballers even when Goa took a formidable 4-2 lead in the second period of the game.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe were confident of leaving Goa with gold. One could see how doggedly the footballers performed even when the chips were down. We never gave up for once and deservingly won today,\u201d\u00a0Chandran said<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Chandran is hopeful that with this successful beach football event in Goa, this exciting 5-a-side format will finally receive all the attention it deserves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe time is ripe for the beach football to grow. I am sure the All India Football Federation will take all necessary steps to promote an exciting format and there will be an Indian team in the days to come. Kerala has shown the way. I am sure other states will soon come forward to do the same,\u201d\u00a0Chandran added<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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