India Khelo Football Teams Up with OYO for Youth Development

OYO and India Khelo Football Join Forces

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked by OYO and India Khelo Football (IKF), a well-known organization dedicated to developing football at the grassroots level throughout India. As a result of this cooperation, OYO will offer lodging options to officials, coaches, and players taking part in IKF's national football projects, making sure they have a safe and comfortable place to stay throughout practices, competitions, and other activities.

The fourth season of India Khelo Football will be trialled in over 100 Indian cities and villages as part of this agreement. As part of this collaboration, OYO will offer lodging in its network of hotels.

In order to help young players advance in their football careers, India Khelo Football organizes talent scouting programs, offers expert coaches for training sessions, and hosts tournaments. Through the collaboration with OYO, participants will have access to secure and pleasant housing, enabling them to give their best efforts throughout these crucial developmental phases.

The project is a component of OYO's continuous effort to fortify its sports hospitality business through aggressive grassroots sports promotion. Through partnerships with the Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, 36th National Games, Rajasthan Rural Olympics, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Trophy, Maharashtra State Olympic Games, Rajasthan Yuva Mahotsav, ESIC Sports Meet, and All India Forest Sports Meet, OYO has already met the needs of over 40,000 sports officials and athletes.

Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj Kumar, head, Government and Sports Hospitality Business, OYO said “At OYO, we believe in the power of sports to bring about positive change and are excited to contribute to the growth of football in India by offering our accommodation solutions to these young, aspiring athletes. We are excited to take advantage of this partnership with India Khelo Football and strengthen our position as a key player in the sports tourism ecosystem”.

Phani Bhushan, Director, India Khelo Football added "We decided to partner with OYO since it has demonstrated its capabilities as reliable accommodation partners for large scale sporting events. This partnership is a significant step forward in our journey to support grassroots football. By ensuring that our players and teams have reliable accommodation, we can focus more on their development and less on the logistical challenges. Together with OYO, we aim to create a nurturing environment for the next generation of Indian footballers."