The BC Jindal Group has made a significant entry into the Indian sports landscape by acquiring the sporting license of the Indian Super League (ISL) team, Hyderabad FC. This acquisition marks the group’s first foray into the world of Indian sports, demonstrating a strong commitment to elevating the status of sports in the country and providing a platform for young Indian talents to thrive at the global level.
Hyderabad FC, affectionately known as the ‘Nawabs,’ will embark on its new season under Jindal ownership with an away match against Bengaluru FC on September 19th. The club has already made its mark on the ISL scene, having clinched the title in the 2021-22 season, triumphing over Kerala Blasters in a thrilling final. Their home matches are played at the G.M.C Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the lively Hyderabad suburb of Gachibowli.
A spokesperson for Hyderabad FC, speaking on behalf of the new ownership, shared their vision for the club: “With a population of 1.4 billion, India is a sleeping giant in the world of football. Our venture into the sport with Hyderabad FC is driven by a desire to uncover and address the obstacles facing Indian football. Our goal is to nurture home-grown talent and foster the growth of this beautiful game in India. We envision a future where Indian players compete at the highest international levels, and we dream of the day when India participates in the FIFA World Cup finals. This is the vision guiding our efforts in Indian football.”
This acquisition is a major development for the ISL and Indian football as a whole. The Jindal Group’s investment and commitment to Hyderabad FC signals a new era of ambition and potential for the sport in India, with a focus on developing local talent and pushing for international success.
