SHILLONG: The Aircel Lajong Soccer Camp concluded on Monday at the FIFA Turf in Polo, on Monday. The final edition of the camp saw a turnout of over 280 budding footballers below the age of 13.
The seven-day long Soccer Camp, conducted by UEFA “A” Licence Coach John Godbold saw a total of over 2,000 kids from different parts of Meghalaya participating.
The camp was conducted by Godbold and Shillong Lajong’s Coaching Staff in Mawlai, Bhoirymbong, Mairang, Mylliem, Sohra, Jowai and Shillong.
Speaking about the camps, John Godbold said that the response from the people has been amazing and it was heartening that more than 1,600 boys participated in the soccer camp.
“The attitude of the boys were excellent. They listened, watched, concentrated and worked really hard. I’m impressed by the young people here who showed great agility, balance and coordination,” he said.
A one-day coaches clinic was also organised on Friday.
