Folk music of Uttarakhand refers to the traditional and contemporary songs of Kumaon and Garhwal regions in the foothills of Himalayas. This music has its root in the lap of nature and the hilly terrain of the region.
Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devabhumi" due to numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabar and the Terai regions. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north; the Sudurpashchim Pradesh of Nepal to the east; the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The winter capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a rail head. On 4 March 2020, Gairsain, a town in Chamoli District, was declared the summer capital of the state. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.
Garhwali is an Indo-Aryan language of the Central Pahari subgroup. It is primarily spoken by over 2.5 million Garhwali people in the Garhwal region of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand in the indian Himalayas.
The All India Football Federation, simply known as the AIFF, is the governing body of association football in India. Formed in 1937, the federation was one of founding members of the Asian Football Confederation, the overseer of football in Asia.
Salgaocar Football Club is a professional football club who currently play in the Goa Professional League in India. They are based in Vasco, Goa and are owned by the V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies.
The Santosh Trophy is an association football knock-out competition contested by the regional state associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the sport's governing body in India. Before the start of the first national club league, the National Football League, in 1996, the Santosh Trophy was considered the top domestic championship in India. Many players who have represented India internationally played and gained accolades while playing in the Santosh Trophy. The tournament is held every year with 31 teams who are divided into groups and who must qualify for the tournament proper through the preliminary round. The current champions are Services, who won their 6th title during the 2018–19 edition.
The Garhwal Rifles is one of the most decorated infantry regiments of the Indian Army. It was originally raised in 1887 as the 39th (Garhwal) Regiment of the Bengal Army. It then became part of the British Indian Army, and after the Independence of India, it was incorporated into the Indian Army.
The New Delhi Heroes is a leading football club from New Delhi, India.
The Garhwali people are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group native to the Garhwal, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, who speak Garhwali, an Indo-Aryan language. The bulk of Garhwal people predominantly live in Garhwal – Anyone who has ancestral roots in Garhwal or is associated with Garhwal's heritage is called a Garhwali. Garwhalis includes all speakers of the Garhwali language or its other dialects who live in the Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag areas of Uttarakhand, India..
The Federation Cup, also known as Hero Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons, was an annual single round robin and knockout style club football tournament in India that started in 1977. From its inception, until I-League was started in 1997, it was the most prestigious national level club football tournament in India. Until 2017, it was the most important club tournament after the I-League, to which it became a de facto League Cup. The winning club of the Federation Cup gained a chance to compete in the continental level in AFC Cup.
Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) is a football youth development initiative by Bhaichung Bhutia, the Indian football team skipper, in association with Football By Carlos Queiroz (FBCQ), the Portuguese football academy by Carlos Queiroz. BBFS aims to cater to children in the age group of 5 to 15 years and deliver coaching experience under the guidance of senior coaches from Portugal through their partnership with FBCQ. As per Bhutia, BBFS is planned to be an all-inclusive venture where 20-30% of the enrolled students at BBFS are targeted to be from underprivileged sections of the society.
Sport in Delhi have a long and distinguished history. Delhi is the capital territory of India; it has hosted many major international tournaments and has professional teams in different national leagues like Hockey India League, Indian Premier League and Indian Super League.
The Elite League is a system of youth football leagues that are managed, organised and controlled by the All India Football Federation. It consists of 3 age groups comptetions U18, U15 & U13. The Elite League previously known as Youth League U18, I-League U18, I-League U19 and I-League U20. is the top level of youth football in India. It is contested between the under-18 sides of The I-League teams, Indian Super League teams, as well as other youth teams. The most successful team currently is AIFF Elite Academy, who won three titles. Minerva Punjab are the current champions. On 7th December, 2018 All India Football Federation decided to change its name from Youth League U18 to Hero Elite League.
Delhi United Football Club is an Indian football 2nd Division I-League club from New Delhi, Delhi. They play their home games at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. However, in DSA Senior Division season 2019-20 the club plays their home game at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. The club was established in 1995. They have previously participated in the 2012 Durand Cup.
The 2012 Durand Cup was the 125th season of the Durand Cup, the third oldest football tournament in the world, which is a knock-out competition held in India. Churchill Brothers were the current holders, having beaten Prayag United in the 2011 Final.
Jeet Singh Negi is a music composer, singer, lyricist, writer and director from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. He is considered to be the father of modern Garhwali folk music.
Deependra Singh Negi is an Indian professional footballer who is playing as a midfielder for Hyderabad FC. He was the captain of the India U17 National Team.
Chander Singh Rahi was a prominent folk singer, balladeer, musician, poet, storyteller, and cultural conservator from Uttarakhand, India.
Ahbab Football Club is an Indian football club from New Delhi, Delhi. Ahbab FC is a registered football club with All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) which participate in the Senior Division of the State League and other major tournaments. They play most of their home games in Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi. The club was established in 1996. They have previously participated in the DSA Senior Division 2017-18. The club created few football players for I-league clubs.
