Alappuzha, India – The Kerala Football Association (KFA) will host open tryouts this weekend as it begins the process of selecting its team for the upcoming Khelo India Beach Games in Diu [[3]]. The team is looking to defend its championship title from last yearS inaugural event, where Kerala emerged victorious [[1]]. Trials are scheduled for December 28th at Thumpoly Beach, offering athletes a critical chance to represent the state known as “God’s Own country” [[2]].
Open tryouts will be held December 28th to select the Kerala team for the Khelo India Beach Games, scheduled for January 5th-10th in Diu, India. The Kerala Football Association (KFA) is organizing the trials, which will take place at Thumpoly Beach in Alappuzha, starting at 7:30 AM.
Players interested in participating are asked to report on time with original and copies of their Aadhaar card and birth certificate, according to a KFA announcement. Kerala won the championship at last year’s tournament, and the team is aiming to defend its title with a strong roster.
The Khelo India Beach Games showcase rising talent in a variety of beach sports, and Kerala’s success in the previous edition has raised expectations for a repeat performance. The open tryouts provide a crucial opportunity for athletes to compete for a spot on the team and contribute to Kerala’s continued dominance in the competition.