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Cool Down With Abhay

Cool Down With Abhay

By Abhay Rao

Join me as I bring in people from different parts of the Indian sports industry to engage in conversation with me so that you and I can learn more about the Indian sports ecosystem. The podcast is for anyone that is interested in or associated with sports or people who want to learn more about sports in India.
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#1 Henry Menezes - CEO of WIFA

Cool Down With AbhayMar 10, 2020

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Ep #14 - Gouramangi Singh - Assistant Coach of FC Bengaluru United | Cool Down with Abhay

Ep #14 - Gouramangi Singh - Assistant Coach of FC Bengaluru United | Cool Down with Abhay

It was great to learn all about Gouramangi Singh's career in Indian Football. He shares a unique perspective on the ecosystem as he has been a player, coach as well as an entrepreneur. He is currently the Assistant Coach at FC Bengaluru United.

Join me as I learn all about his journey into Football, growing up in Manipur, training at Tata Football Academy, Playing for clubs across the country, Representing the National Team, Coaching FC Bengaluru United and much more!

Hope you guys enjoy it! Please do like, share and subscribe for more!

Feb 18, 202201:16:53
Ep #13 - Ramón Calderón - Former President of Real Madrid | Cool Down with Abhay

Ep #13 - Ramón Calderón - Former President of Real Madrid | Cool Down with Abhay

Ramon Calderon was the 16th President of Real Madrid and also a club Director. He has also been the Vice-President of UEFA's Club Competition Committee and Director of the FIFA World Club Cup Committee, being an active and prominent participant and collaborator with UEFA and FIFA. A huge thank you to for Indian Football Portal for making this episode happen.  During his time with Real Madrid they won the La Liga twice and Spanish Super Cup once. 


Join me as I learn all about his journey, insights on how he orchestrated Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic transfer, The European Super League and much more!  It was an absolute pleasure to meet him and record this episode, please check out the episode and share if you like it!

May 30, 202132:01
Ep #12 - Meghana Reddy Gundlapally - Rhythmic Gymnast | Cool Down with Abhay

Ep #12 - Meghana Reddy Gundlapally - Rhythmic Gymnast | Cool Down with Abhay

Meghana Reddy is India's most recognized Rhythmic Gymnast and has represented the country in numerous tournaments around the world. Join me in this episode where I learn all about her journey and the sport, her experience competing in the Asian games and Commonwealth games 2018, training under Olympian Varvara Filiou and much more!   Hope you guys enjoy it. Please do like and share the YouTube video and Subscribe to the channel for more!

May 30, 202126:35
#11 - Pradhyum Reddy - Head Coach, Technical Director, Star Sports Analyst | Cool Down with Abhay

#11 - Pradhyum Reddy - Head Coach, Technical Director, Star Sports Analyst | Cool Down with Abhay

It was great to learn all about Pradhyum Reddy's journey and gain a lot of insight from someone who has experienced the sport at many different levels. He is currently a football pundit in the Indian Super League with Star Sports. He has completed coaching licenses from the UK, US, Brazil and India.
Join me as I learn about his journey, helping Shillong Lajong to promotion to the I-League, working with Ashley Westwood to set up the first Bengaluru FC title winning squad, helping Pune City FC to their highest finish in the ISL ever, along with plenty more insights on the Indian Football ecosystem. Hope you guys enjoy it. Please do like and share the YouTube video and Subscribe to the channel for more!
Dec 07, 202001:00:33
#10 Eelco Schattorie - Former Head Coach of Kerala Blasters FC

#10 Eelco Schattorie - Former Head Coach of Kerala Blasters FC

Eelco Schattorie is the Youngest UEFA Pro license holder from the KNVB. He was also most recently the head coach of Kerala Blasters FC. Join me as I learn all about his journey from his playing days to coaching around the world, his experience working in different parts of India, insights on different aspects of being a Coach, Future of Indian Football and much more.  It was an absolute pleasure to meet him and record this, hope you guys enjoy it. Please check out the episode and share if you like it!

Jun 29, 202054:34
#9 Naveen Ningaiah - Founder of SportsKPI

#9 Naveen Ningaiah - Founder of SportsKPI

Naveen Ningiah is the founder and CEO of SportsKPI, a Bengaluru based organization which strives to improve the performance of sports teams through end to end solutions using technology, math and the knowledge of the sport. SportsKPI is a sports analytics company that is using various tools to analyse performance indicators.  

Naveen, while watching a game of football three years ago, became interested in sports analytics and saw he could build a platform for Indian sportsmen to use data on a real-time basis to improve their performance. Join me and learn all about his journey, SportsKPI, Sports analytics and much more!

Jun 08, 202054:19
#8 Raman Vijayan - Indian Football Legend

#8 Raman Vijayan - Indian Football Legend

Raman Vijayan was known as the 'Golden Boy' of Indian Football. He is the 4th all time highest goal scorer in Indian Football. He has played for clubs across the country with the likes of East Bengal, FC Kochin, Dempo and Mahindra United. He has represented the National team with the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia and IM Vijayan.   After his playing career he has become a coach and has started his own football academies with Noble FA and Raman Vijayan Soccer School, where he has produced multiple players for the ISL and I league. Join me as I learn all about his journey and the work he is currently doing in Indian Football.

May 22, 202038:34
#7 Vaidehi Vaidya - Founder of Women in Sport

#7 Vaidehi Vaidya - Founder of Women in Sport

Vaidehi Vaidya started Women in Sport in 2015, India's first forum online created to support women in sport on all levels. It aims to be a one-stop solution for all the support required by women in sport. She is a member by invitation of an inaugural Fan Forum 2015 hosted by FIFA. She has been  a Player, Coach and Manager of Deccan Rovers Football Club. 

She is one of few Indians who has interned with UEFA and she has worked on  a research project on Women’s Football in India with UEFA. It is the only official statistical analysis and report available on women's football in India. Join me as I learn all about her journey and Women in Sport!  

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May 15, 202048:59
#6 Ranjit Bajaj - Director of Minerva Punjab

#6 Ranjit Bajaj - Director of Minerva Punjab

Ranjit Bajaj, the self-proclaimed ‘rebellious one’ in Indian football, is the director of Minerva Punjab. He is well known in the Indian Footballing ecosystem.  He founded Minerva Punjab Football Club in 2013 within this short period of time, Bajaj has won all football competitions that his team participated, including all age-group tournaments, barring the Super Cup. Apart from winning the I-League, they have been crowned All India Champions of the AIFF U-16 Youth I-League for three consecutive years. Join me while I learn all about his journey into football, Starting the club, Roundglass partnership and his thoughts on various topics in Indian football.  


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May 09, 202001:13:01
#5 Story of Indian Football | Deep Dive |

#5 Story of Indian Football | Deep Dive |

Join me as I go through the Story of Indian Football as a Tribute to PK Banerjee and Chuni Goswami. Two legends of the game who were part of the 1962 Indian National Team that conquered Asia.

 In the video I talk about how Football was introduced in India, the legendary Indian team that conquered the continent in the 1962 Asian games, the famous clubs and rich history that we have in the sport, the historic tournaments of our country, how football has changed throughout the years and Womens football in India.  


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May 05, 202026:58
#4 Geoff Wilson - Global Sports Strategist

#4 Geoff Wilson - Global Sports Strategist

Geoff Wilson is an International Sports Strategist. He has worked with FIFA, UEFA, FIBA and AFC assisting in marketing and communication strategy building. He is also an expert advisor to Barcelona FC's Innovation Hub. He is a Board Member at Tourism Northern Ireland. He runs his own consultancy firm known as Geoff Wilson Consultancy. He is a Co Founder of Global eSports League.

 Join me as I learn more about his journey into the sports world!   

Barcelona Innovative Hub - https://barcainnovationhub.com/product/digital-marketing-in-sports/ 

Geoff Wilson's blog -https://geoffwnjwilson.wordpress.com/2016/08/25/254/  


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May 01, 202039:11
#3 Carles Cuadrat - Head Coach of Bengaluru FC

#3 Carles Cuadrat - Head Coach of Bengaluru FC

Carles Cuadrat  is a Spanish football coach and current manager of Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC. A former player, Cuadrat played as a left-defender for FC Barcelona as well as the Spanish youth teams. He has played for various clubs in the Spanish second division. He joined La Masia at age of ten in 1978. He played for all the FC Barcelona youth teams between 1978 and 1988. Cuadrat was also part of the FC Barcelona side that won the U19 Spanish Cup in 1986 and 1987. 

 He came to India as Albert Roca's assistant at Bengaluru FC and eventually took over the reigns two years later. Join me as we discuss his journey in Football from being a ball boy at Camp Nou, to playing for Barcelona and managing teams like Galatasaray and Bengaluru FC.


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Apr 24, 202035:09
#2 Dr. Rushindra Sinha - Founder of Global Esports
Apr 10, 202044:26
#1 Henry Menezes - CEO of WIFA
Mar 10, 202055:20