Indian Women’s League: Kickstart FC claims its first win of the season

  • March 12, 2025
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Kickstart FC secured its first win of the ongoing Indian Women’s League (IWL) season, beating Sethu FC 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here on Thursday. Assisted by midfielder Mariyammal Balamurugan, Ghanaian forward Philomena Abakah scored the first goal in the 55th minute. Abakah headed in Mariyammal’s aerial cross on the bounce. The cross was […]

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Kickstart FC finally managed to shrug off their winless tag with a 2-0 victory

  • March 12, 2025
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 The Indian Women’s League 2024-25 saw its Round Seven opener at the Nehru Stadium as Kickstart FC finally managed to shrug off their winless tag with a 2-0 victory over Sethu FC on Thursday, March 6, 2025.  The winners who scored both their goals in the second half, struck through Ghanaian striker Philomena Abakah (55’) […]

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Muthoot FA, Kickstart FC & Sreenidi Deccan FC Advance to RFDL National Group Stage

  • February 21, 2025
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Kochi, Feb 15 (source) In an eventful conclusion to the Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) Zonal Group Stage in Kerala on Friday, Muthoot FA, Kickstart FC & Sreenidi Deccan FC qualified for the National Group Stage. Source : Footboom

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Karnataka, Rajasthan set up summit clash in Jr Girls’ NFC 2024-25 Tier 2  

  • August 8, 2024
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BELGAUM, KARNATAKA: Karnataka and Rajasthan storm through to the finals in the Junior Girls’ National Football Championship Tier 2 after defeating Assam 5-3 and Sikkim 3-3 (4-3 in tie-breaker), respectively at the Sporting Planet Lovedale School Ground on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Source : All India Football Federation

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Karishma Shirvoikar Extends Contract with Kickstart FC

  • July 17, 2024
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According to Marcus Margulhao, Indian Women’s League (IWL) star Karishma Shirvoikar has extended her stay at Kickstart FC. The forward cum midfielder, despite interest from other teams, pledged her loyalty to the Bengaluru outfit deciding to stay for one more season. Founded in 2016, Kickstart FC is one of the clubs that give utmost importance […]

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Aruna Bag: A ride incredible to the international arena  

  • July 6, 2024
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NEW DELHI: At 18, when most teenagers are busy deciding what subjects to choose and which college to attend for advanced studies, Aruna Bag was faced with the dilemma of choosing between kabaddi and football. Source : All India Football Federation

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Ledley reunited with Kickstart FC during Training Centre visit

  • June 21, 2024
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Ledley King reunited with players from Indian football team Kickstart FC at a session held at the Club’s Training Centre in Enfield today (Thursday 20 June). Kickstart FC is a premier football club and academy based in Karnataka, Bengaluru, dedicated to the development and promotion of football talent in India. The Club agreed a partnership […]

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Karishma excited for National team return, aims to improve

  • June 10, 2024
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Goa’s Karishma Sirvoikar expressed her delight at being selected for the upcoming international friendlies. Karishma is the lone Goan in the 23-member squad of the India Senior Women’s team for the two international friendly matches against Uzbekistan was announced on Monday Source : The Goan

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Karnataka edge Manipur to enter Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s NFC final

  • May 21, 2024
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Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 20 , 2024 : Karnataka reached the final of the inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship, defeating Manipur by a solitary goal at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Monday. The all-important goal came in the 14th minute of the match from a penalty, scored by Saikhom Borish Singh. Source […]

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Karnataka edge Manipur to enter Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s NFC final

  • May 21, 2024
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Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 20 (UNI) Karnataka reached the final of the inaugural Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship, defeating Manipur by a solitary goal Source : United News Of India

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Born in Nepal, Laxman Bhattarai grew up with a deep passion for football, representing his
school and going on to compete at the National Level in the U14 & U16 categories. He later
moved to Bengaluru to pursue Chartered Accountancy, where he met Shekar Rajan – and
together, they co-founded Kickstart FC in 2016, turning their shared dream into reality.
• International Coaching Education – UEFA Youth Certificate completed across
coaching projects in 8 countries; 10-day “Zidane’s of Tomorrow” program with the
French Football Federation (FFF) at Clairefontaine.
• Club Exposure – Trained with PSG (France), PSV & Ajax (Holland), AS Roma (Italy),
Frankfurt (Germany), Esjberg FB (Denmark); aims to bring European football
management to Kickstart
• Career Highlight – Selected to lead the team that analysed the Netherlands vs
Scotland international friendly
• Men’s Team Achievements – BDFA Super Division League Champions (2025) Puttaiah
Memorial Cup winner (2022); BDFA Super Division League runner-up (2019 & 2021)
• Women’s Team Achievements – Karnataka Women’s League Champion 7 times in a
row (2019 – 2026); Indian Women’s League runner-up (2023)
• Vision – To nurture India’s youth and guide them to the pinnacle of world football
With over 25 years of international experience in global IT implementations, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His entrepreneurial ventures span the US, Europe, and India, showcasing a versatile and adaptive approach to business. He is also passionate about sports as a powerful enabler of personal and professional growth. Additionally, he serves as an angel investor, supporting multiple startups across various sectors, driven by a commitment to innovation and development.
A Tech Entrepreneur for the last 24 years with an overall experience of 29 years in the Information Technology Industry. Has worked extensively in the space of IT product Distribution, IT Consultancy, Information Security Services, Outsourced product Development Services and Bespoke Software Development. Srivatsa has deep expertise in Databases, Networks and Information Security remains his passion.

Haribabu Venkatraman is a seasoned business leader with 25 years of international experience. A versatile player in mergers and acquisitions on the global stage, he is an expert in strategy management and change management. With a proven track record of overseeing business operations and driving growth opportunities, he currently serves as the CEO of King Pharma in Abu Dhabi. A football enthusiast, Haribabu is also passionate about developing the sport.

A seasoned Learning & Development professional with an Industrial Engineering background
from Bangalore University, enriched by international certifications from the University of
Hull and ASTD USA. With 25 years of experience in OD consulting and management training, he has held senior L&D roles at the Manipal Group and ITC, and has delivered Leadership Training across India, the US, the UK, Singapore, and the Middle East.
• Academic & Professional Credentials – Industrial Engineering, Bangalore University;
international certifications from University of Hull and ASTD USA
• Senior L&D roles at Manipal Group and ITC; clients spanning IT/ITES, hospitality,
healthcare, manufacturing, and education
• Global Leadership Training delivered across India, USA, UK, Singapore, and the
Middle East
• Specialisations – Organisation Development Specialist, 360-degree behavioral
assessments, profiling & assessment, customer service transformation, and
leadership capability building
• Clientele includes Singapore Airlines, Ford, GM, Infosys, Wipro, Airtel, Coca-Cola, Taj
Group, Epson, Citibank, L&T, Oracle, and 50+ other global brands
• Social Impact – Mentored underprivileged young footballers on emotional, financial,
and educational needs; several went on to captain the Karnataka state team, laying
the groundwork for Kickstart FC
Born in Nepal, Laxman Bhattarai grew up with a deep passion for football, representing his
school and going on to compete at the National Level in the U14 & U16 categories. He later
moved to Bengaluru to pursue Chartered Accountancy, where he met Shekar Rajan – and
together, they co-founded Kickstart FC in 2016, turning their shared dream into reality.
• International Coaching Education – UEFA Youth Certificate completed across
coaching projects in 8 countries; 10-day “Zidane’s of Tomorrow” program with the
French Football Federation (FFF) at Clairefontaine.
• Club Exposure – Trained with PSG (France), PSV & Ajax (Holland), AS Roma (Italy),
Frankfurt (Germany), Esjberg FB (Denmark); aims to bring European football
management to Kickstart
• Career Highlight – Selected to lead the team that analysed the Netherlands vs
Scotland international friendly
• Men’s Team Achievements – BDFA Super Division League Champions (2025) Puttaiah
Memorial Cup winner (2022); BDFA Super Division League runner-up (2019 & 2021)
• Women’s Team Achievements – Karnataka Women’s League Champion 7 times in a
row (2019 – 2026); Indian Women’s League runner-up (2023)
• Vision – To nurture India’s youth and guide them to the pinnacle of world football