Dias United Representing India in Madjer Cup 2020

Madjer Cup : Hello! It is a great pleasure for Madjer Cup organization to have the first Indian Team attending the event. Can you let us know a bit more about Dias United Club?

Dias United :  A registered not for profit organization with its headquarters in Mumbai and have various branches in different states of India. It has produced many athletes who participated in International & National competitions also have represented the country. Dias United is very much involved in beach related football activities recently they won a fair play award in the national beach soccer championship which was later approved by BSWW.

They have a designated staff.

# Manager Nikita Sudaram (FIFA sports medicine & sports management certified by Newzealand University)

# Technical Director Mr. Cajetan Dias (Ex-International represented team India as a captain in Rio Olympics movememt 2016 at Brazil.)

# Director of Coach education Mr. Joseph Sidy (Ex-International 13th Asian Games & FIFA aadvance coaching course)

# Coach Mr. Nelson Sebastian (AFC C-License & AIFF Santosh Trophy Assistant Coach)

# Mr. Sanket Joijode (Player Representative & AIFF Santosh Trophy Player)

Madjer Cup : What meaning has the participation in the Madjer Cup to your players?

Dias United :  Only team to represent from India means a great thing they are very much excited above all it’s an honour for players to represent in an Official Beach Soccer International Championship as it’s a BSWW a FIFA partnered organization giving recognition. A player quoted “The beginning opportunity is very much essential as we have a lot more to learn especially from Madjer the FIFA Beach Soccer legend” As we will be making history from our country it’s a very proud moment for the entire country.

Madjer Cup : What is the current scenario for Beach Soccer in India?

Dias United :  India is a developing nation. There is a lot scope for beach soccer as it’s full of excitement & fun learning game. But we need an opportunity to grow. If given an opportunity together with support of Madjer & BSWW we can develop competition for players, coach & referee. Also have a governing organization in India with minimum 24States on board with the support of BSWW & Madjer.

Madjer Cup : We imagine that to bring a team to Portugal to attend the event involves the support and commitment from various entities. Which partners you would like to highlight, for making this participation a reality?

Dias United : The OPUS Group is the backbone as they are supporting in a financial way where as Spoedia takes care of operation & marketing. We have few other associates like Odicy, F7 Indian Federation will support in taking things to the next level. We are also in talks with Kit Manufacturers to be the Official Kit Sponsor as well.

Madjer Cup : There are any governmental organizations helping you on this project?

Dias United : As India is huge in population known as second most largest in the world. We have made an approach to the State Government of different States in India as there are 29 states and 7 Union Territories. They will reply for the same and we awaiting for their positive reply.

Madjer Cup : What your expectations about the Madjer Cup?

Dias United :  We expect tournament broadcast or live stream in terms of corporate support together with print & electronic media so that it helps us to carry forward the work of beach soccer development the year long and prepare every year in a stronger manner. Also we expect technical support so that we can build a sustainable structure for beach soccer in India.

We are very much positive for participating in the Madjer Cup 2020.

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Madjer Thoughts About Madjer Cup 2020

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FBSC :  Madjer, in 2020 the 3rd edition of the Madjer Youth Cup takes place. From the first day that this idea was born until today, how do you see the evolution of this competition?

M: Firstly, we have been increasing the number of athletes as the diversification of countries in a sustained and thoughtful way!

FBSC :  Unfortunately due to your competitive commitments, you did not have the opportunity to be present in the last two editions. Still, seeing from a distance and based on what people told you, what would you highlight at this event?

M: Fair-Play without a doubt and the exchange of experiences between countries!

FBSC :  You ended your career at the last World Championship, winning the title of World Champion. Looking back, when you were 17, 18, 19 and started taking your first steps in the sport, what do you feel?

M: I feel enormous pride in being part of the history of a sport that was little recognized at the time and which is now respected! In addition, thank you for supporting beach soccer!

FBSC :  Beach Soccer is already a very consolidated sport in terms of elite, but there is still a lack of a model to follow in youth soccer, with well-defined schedules and competitions. Do you believe that this situation will continue for some time, or will we soon be able to witness the affirmation of Youth Beach Football?

M: If it depends on me, I will do everything to help in the growth of youth beach soccer.

FBSC :  Finally, what message would you like to send to young athletes who will participate in the Madjer Cup in 2020?

M: May they continue to dream and promote Fair Play which is undoubtedly the hallmark of this competition!

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Madjer Thoughts on Madjer Cup 2nd Edition

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1. Madjer, after the 1st edition of Madjer Cup what are the expectations for the 2nd edition?

M: Given the tremendous success of the first edition and the feedback from everyone involved, we have set the bar higher and I hope that this second edition will be even bigger, with more teams and more media exposure!


2. In 2018 due to changes in the international competitive calendar, you could not be physically present at the event, even so what idea did you have of the 1st edition of Madjer Cup?

M: I got the idea that, that due the commitment and help of all involved , we achieved not only our main goal, that was mainly to create a competition where there is a global gap training), but also we have been able to stimulate and promote the sport, but above all FairPlay among teams from all over the world!


3. What vision do you have about the development of youth beach soccer worldwide?

M: As I mentioned earlier, there is a very large gap in training, but grateful to be able to help plug that gap!


4. What do you think Madjer Cup’s role in the future of Youth Beach Soccer is?

M: I have no doubt that we will be the tournament of excellence of youth beach soccer and above all we will create bases for the development of athletes and staff.


5. What messages would you like to send to all young people who dream of becoming the next Madjer?

M: Just like I once dreamed of being a soccer player … never give up on your dreams, whatever they may be! And at Madjer Youth Cup we want to give you the opportunity to one day fulfill your dream in beach soccer!

Know more about the event in the official website and facebook.

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