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‘Asian Cup has helped me become more confident as a footballer’
By Debayan Mukherjee
Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) India full-back Subhasish Bose feels the Asian Cup experience has helped him gain confidence and credits the high-profile tournament for his rich form for Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League.
“After taking part in the Asian Cup, my confidence level has gone up,” Bose, 23, told IANS.
Left-back Bose, who can also play as a central defender, was an integral part of India’s campaign at the recently-concluded Asian Cup.
India thumped Thailand 4-1 in their first outing, but lost to the UAE and Bahrain in heartbreaking fashion to bow out in the group stage.
It was a last-minute goal from Bahrain that knocked India out of a possible maiden Asian Cup knockout stage berth, as the Stephen Constantine-coached side needed a draw.
“I have learnt a lot from seniors like Sunil (Chhetri), Gurpreet (Sandu), Jeje(Lalpekhlua), Sandesh (Jhingan) and Anas (Edathodika). We should have qualified for the round of 16,” he said.
For ISL side Mumbai, Bose has been superb with his timely tackles and interceptions. Featuring in all of Mumbai’s 14 games so far, the city-based defender is on a roll.
“We are doing well as a team and I feel so much more confident now. It helps being part of such a big tournament like the Asian Cup. You get to play against the best in Asia.
“Mumbai have a good chance of doing well this season. The team is gelling well and we have been able to click,” Bose said.
Bose was asked if there was an instruction from Constantine – who resigned after the tournament – to play defensive in the final group game against Bahrain.
“There was nothing of that sort. We needed a draw to qualify, true, but the coach never told us to be defensive. The situation was such that in the second half, they were attacking repeatedly and we just did not have an answer. I thought we did well as a defensive unit but we failed to attack enough.
Bose backed the team, saying it was an inexperienced side with only Chhetri and Sandhu being part of the Asian Cup 2011 campaign before.
“We learnt from this Asian Cup campaign. It was a young team and it was a first for many. I thought we fought bravely and prepared well too. We can only get better from here.”
Bose, a Pune FC academy product, signed for Churchill Brothers after graduating from the academy. He was snapped up by Bengaluru FC in the 2017-18 season and earned an ISL runners-up medal. He was also part of the team which won the Super Cup in the same season and was included in the tournament’s dream team.
(Debayan Mukherjee can be reached at [email protected])
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.