The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi hosted a special felicitation ceremony to honour Minerva Academy FC, the winners of the prestigious Norway Cup 2025 in Oslo this July. The event celebrated the team’s remarkable achievement and underscored how sports continue to strengthen cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Norway.

The ceremony began with an address by the Norwegian Ambassador, who emphasised that “sports can work as a bridge and forge strong bonds between our countries.”

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A panel discussion followed, moderated by Rina Sunder, Co-founder of Det Moderne India and co-organiser of the event along with the Embassy. The panel featured Ranjit Bajaj (Founder, Minerva Academy FC), Surinder Singh (Technical Director), and three of the team’s standout players — Che

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