Quote by Victor Amalraj

It was a nostalgic moment to receive the old Sports Star magazine of 60s cover page of Hyderabad City police from a Kerala sports journalist M.M.Jafar khan highlighting the glorious days of Hyderabad  football.

Back in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, India secured a remarkable fourth position, with nine players from Hyderabad, including the legendary coach Rahim Sir

Again, in the 1960 Rome Olympics, seven players from Hyderabad, along with Rahim Sir, represented our nation.

Those were the golden days when Hyderabad's football culture was vibrant and deeply rooted in excellence.

It's encouraging to see that Hyderabad football is gradually regaining its momentum, as evidenced by the recent viz B.C. Roy Trophy Tier-1, Abbas union Football club qualifyed for I league -3 final round and also Intercontinental Cup matches held in Hyderabad, drawing a decent crowd of approximately twenty thousand spectators.

This resurgence is a positive sign for the future of football in our city, and it’s a testament to the enduring passion for the sport in Hyderabad.

- Victor Amalraj ( Former Indian Football Team Captain)