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Modi Says German Coach Offers Training Slots to Shahdol Players After Podcast Mention

Government coordination is underway to shape a short training plan in Germany.

PM Narendra Modi said that the project is already in the works, and soon players from Shahdol will travel to Germany for a training course.
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Beiersdorfer conducted research, reached out to the German Embassy in India, and subsequently wrote a letter expressing his desire to train these players. (Getty)

Overview

  • In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a mention of Shahdol’s football culture on the Lex Fridman podcast prompted German coach Dietmar Beiersdorfer to offer training opportunities in Germany.
  • Modi said Beiersdorfer researched the topic and wrote to the Indian Embassy in Germany to express interest in connecting on the initiative.
  • The Madhya Pradesh government has contacted the coach, and plans for a training course are being developed, with travel expected soon though dates and rosters were not announced.
  • Rediff reported that India’s Consulate in Munich shared a message from Beiersdorfer thanking Modi and stating ngoIngolstadt 04 is ready to host and train youth players—both girls and boys—and a coach from Shahdol.
  • Modi framed the episode as an example of global attention toward India’s untapped sporting potential, citing his prior visit to Shahdol and its reputation for a strong grassroots football culture.