Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:49am on 31 Aug 2025,Sunday Sports
Minerva Academy's U-14 team from Punjab has made Indian football history by becoming the first team ever to win Europe's three major youth tournaments in one season: Gothia Cup (Sweden), Dana Cup (Denmark), and Norway Cup (Norway). The team achieved a 26-match unbeaten streak, scoring 130 goals in Norway Cup alone and setting multiple records including the fastest goal (3.8 seconds). Their success came through extreme preparation including daily 3 a.m. training sessions to adapt to Scandinavian time zones. Led by founder Ranjit Bajaj and coach Vineet Kumar Kantiwal, the academy combined rigorous physical training with sports science and psychological conditioning, proving Indian football can compete globally when properly structured and prepared. (PC: Hindustan Times & India Today)
