First ever four a side football tournament was a success

For the first time in Sri-Lanka a four a side football tournament for kids the “ 4v4 Goal Rush 2K23 “ was held at Racecourse International ground recently, which was organised and conducted by Renown Football Academy,

Boys and Girls in the under 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 age groups participated in this tournament, whereas kids in the 3 to 6 age group participated in a series of fun games. Apart from kids in Colombo, kids who are a part of the Renown academics in Polonnaruwa, Jaffna, Ratnapura, Galle etc also participated in the event.

The President of Renown Football Academy, Sritharan Peeris stated that they conducted the small sided games as it helps in the development of the kids as the children have the freedom to play, are more involved in the game, get more touches of the ball and have to make more decisions and learn quickly. In fact the tournament was held under the theme “ Goal Rush “ as children will get more opportunities to score goals.

Renown is a name synonymous with junior football development in Sri-Lanka. They sponsor most of the school football tournaments and run free academies for girls in Jaffna, Polonnaruwa and Matale in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

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