Chennai,27thDecember,2023
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Sethu FC, the trailblazer of women’s football in Tamil Nadu,proudly announces a transformative partnership with Everrenew Energy Private Limited – India’sfast growing renewable energy company. With an unwavering focus on Tamil Nadu’s footballinglandscape,SethuFChasbeenabeaconofhope,clinchingtheIndianWomen’sLeague(IWL)in2018-19, reaching the finals in 2021-22, and securing a semi-finalist position in 2022-23. Theclub’smissionextendsbeyondvictoriesonthefield;itisdeeplyrootedinempoweringlocaltalentandprovidingapathwayforaspiringplayerstoshineattheregionalandnationallevels.
“Sethu FC has always been about more than just football; it’s about transforming lives andprovidingaplatformfordreamstoflourish.OurpartnershipwithEverrenewEnergyPrivateLimitedis a testament to our shared vision of empowering individuals through sport,” said Mr. SeeniMohaideen,PresidentofSethuFC.
Thislegacyisevidentinthecurrentsquad,comprising30players,wherearoundsixplayersfromTamilNadu,nurturedthroughtheranksofSethuFC,currentlyrepresentthenationalteamandplay for different IWL clubs. The outstanding achievement of winning the IWL serves as thesteppingstone,qualifyingtheteamfortheprestigiousAFCWomen’sClubChampionship—anambitioustargetthatSethuFCaimstoachievewiththegeneroussupportofEverrenew.
While the primary focus remains on nurturing local talent, Sethu FC strategically includes threeforeignplayerswithinthemaximumlimitallowed.TwoplayersfromNepal,integralmembersoftheNepalnationalteam,bringaninternationalflairtotheteam.Additionally,aplayerfromKenyaaddsadynamicedgetothesquad,creatingauniqueblendofskillsandexperiences.
Mr. Venkatesh R, CEO of Everrenew Energy Private Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for thepartnership, stating, ” At Everrenew Energy, we share a common sense of purpose to shape amoresustainablefuturetogether.Westronglybelievethatwomenarethefutureenablersoftheworld,andtheyplayacrucialroleinshapingthefuturegeneration.AswesupportSethuFCintheIndian Women’s League, we are not just investing in the talent and potential of these youngwomen athletes; we want to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment & intend tocreateamoreprogressivesociety.”
EverrenewandSethuFChaveelaborativeplanstoenhancethelivesofsuchtalentedfootballers,notjustinthelinesoftheirprofessionbutalsobybeinginvolvedwiththeirfamiliesandsupportingthemthroughvariousmeans.
The press conference, held at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chennai, was a celebration of thiscommitmenttotalentdevelopmentandinclusivity.Mr.VenkateshRandMr.SeeniMohaideen,keyrepresentatives of Everrenew Energy Private Limited and Sethu FC respectively, emphasized theunityandstrengththatdiversitybringstothesport.
AsSethuFCandEverrenewEnergyPrivateLimitedembarkonthistransformativejourney,thecollaboration stands as a testament to the power of football in fostering inclusivity, breakingbarriers,andprovidingaplatformforindividuals,especiallyfromunderrepresentedregions,toshineonthenationalstage.