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Actor Prithviraj To Own Kochi Team In Super League Kerala
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and his wife Supriya Menon are investing in Kochi Pipers FC, a team in the upcoming season of the Super League Kerala (SLK) series. Reacting to the news, Mathew Joseph, CEO, Super League Kerala, said that the actor's involvement will inspire and energise a significant number of youth.
Updated Jun 29, 2024, 11:11 IST
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, best-known across the country known for his recently-released blockbuster Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life), and his wife Supriya Menon have invested in Kochi Pipers FC, a team in the upcoming Super League Kerala (SLK). Kochi Pipers FC is among the six teams set to participate in the inaugural season of SLK, scheduled to begin in late August this year.
In response to the development, Prithviraj expressed hope that "the inaugural season of the League would significantly boost football activities at both professional and grassroots levels in football-enthusiastic Kerala." He also added that it would create numerous opportunities for deserving and upcoming players.
An Inspiration For The Youth
Reacting to the news, Mathew Joseph, CEO, Super League Kerala, said that the actor's involvement will inspire and energise a significant number of youth.
Supriya Menon too expressed her strong support for a premier sports event like the Super League Kerala taking place in her home state. She added that her involvement, along with others, aims to inspire more female sports enthusiasts to attend the matches live at the stadiums.
A Boost For Kerala Football
"Such investments are a boost for Kerala football and the sports economy of our state. More participation from other industries will help the sport grow to its next level," commented KFA President, Navas Meeran.
The co-owners of the Kochi FC team are Nasly Mohammed, Praveesh Kuzhipally, Shameem Backer, and Mohammed Shyjal. Together, they hope to strengthen the team and work with the very vibrant fans and friends of football in Kochi and Kerala.
(With inputs from ANI)
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