FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *Punjab FC Rope in Manish Timsina as Goalkeeping Coach*
*Mohali, August 9th:* Punjab FC (PFC) have roped in Manish Timsina as the Goalkeeping coach for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Manish, who is an AFC/FAM Goalkeeping “A” and ANFA “A” Diploma Licenced Coach, was the Goalkeeping Coach for I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC in the 2023-24 and is also the current Goalkeeping Coach of the Nepal National Team. The 36*-*year-old Manish who hails from Morang began his coaching career in 2012 as the Head Coach of Delhi Public School, Biratnagar in Nepal. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience coaching in Nepal, India, and Malaysia. His first senior assignment was as the Head Coach of Morang DFA and in 2018, he was appointed as the Goalkeeping Coach of the U-15 Nepal National side. In 2021, Manish joined Gokulam Kerala FC as their Goalkeeping Coach, where he played a crucial role in helping the team secure the I-League title during the 2021-22 season, continuing his tenure with the club for three successful seasons. *Welcoming Timsina to the Club, Nikolaos Topoliatis, Football Director, Punjab FC, said,* “We are pleased to have Timsina join us as the goalkeeping coach. With a young and talented group of keepers under his guidance, we are confident in his ability to help the team compete for all three trophies and to develop our young keepers to reach their full potential.” *Speaking about his new assignment Timsina said,* “"I am thrilled to begin this new journey with Punjab FC. The squad has a strong group of goalkeepers, and I am eager to work with each of them to elevate their game. Punjab FC’s journey has been inspiring, and I fully resonate with their vision. I am excited to get started on the new season and look forward to contributing to the team's success." *About Punjab FC* Punjab FC is a dynamic new entrant in Indian football that aims to channelize the energy of the youth towards the sport and place India on the world football map. We are establishing a unique brand of fast, progressive, and inspiring football that our fans and supporters have come to love. The Club, which boasts promising domestic and international players, is redefining football coaching, infrastructure, and grassroots development in Punjab with the aim of identifying and nurturing talent to international standards. Learn more: https://sports.roundglass.com/punjab-football-club/ Follow RoundGlass Punjab FC: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/RGPunjabFC> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/rgpunjabfc> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/RGPunjabFC> *About Roundglass Sports* Roundglass Sports is creating opportunities for children and youth to take up and excel in sports such as football, hockey, and tennis in India, underpinned by the principles of Wholistic Wellbeing. Our aim is to channelize their energy and help develop and unlock their full potential. To this end, we’re transforming sports in Punjab and the rest of India by building infrastructure, providing high-quality coaching and training, and cultivating a culture of sports participation through its Academy and Grassroots programs. To learn more, visit sports.roundglass.com *Media contact: * [email protected] Shamail Syed Manager - Operations, SPORTSCOMM 7738915041 www.sportscomm.in [email protected] [image: facebook] <http://facebook.com/SPORTSCOMM>[image: instagram] <http://instagram.com/sportscomm_>[image: linkedin] <http://us.linkedin.com/in/sportscomm>[image: twitter] <http://twitter.com/sportscomm_>
