On Sunday, Pune based corporates Kalyani Group unveiled their I-League football team and named it as Bharat FC.
Amit Kalyani, Executive Director Kalyani Group, Kunal Agarwal, Director Bharat FC, head coach Stuart Watkiss and assistant coach Stanly Rozario were present at the launch of the club.
At the event, Amit Kalyani said: “The very ethos of Bharat FC is rooted in being a People’s Club. It is India’s Club based in Pune. And this philosophy is instrumental in giving its elements to the club crest and its baseline “Together. Forever. Triumphant.”
He further said that “Though we are the Puneri team, the idea of spreading the magic and joy of football all through our country was foremost on our minds. Bharat FC aims not just to be Pune’s favourite team but one that all of India can identify with and follow.
“We will focus on all aspects of football and going forward we will look at further enhancing the youth development and grass root programs. We are looking at bringing talent from India and abroad and adopt best practices for building a strong foundation for Bharat FC.”
Club head coach Stuart Watkiss mentioned that the Kalyani Group’s pursuit of excellence drew him towards the club.
Bharat FC will play in the 2015 edition of the I-League which is scheduled to start from January. The Pune-based franchise will share their home ground with existing I-League side Pune FC at the Balewadi Stadium.
