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Club statement

Posted on by KBFC-Media

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the temporary pause of our Women’s Team. This decision has been necessitated by the recent financial sanctions imposed on our club by the football federation. While we respect the authority and decisions of the federation, we cannot deny our disappointment at the impact it is likely to have across various functions of our Club.

After a very encouraging first season that saw our women’s team achieve tremendous results, this year the Club had plans for increased investments for our women’s team. These investments included a first-of-a-kind foreign pre-season tour accompanying our Men’s Team, player exchanges, exposure tours, and so much more. However, the financial sanctions have presented us with an unfortunate challenge. As a Club, we must prioritize the more immediate objectives and long-term financial stability.

We deeply regret that we cannot continue our women’s team activities until such time that there is complete clarity on the matter. The decision to pause their activities was made after careful consideration and evaluation of the current circumstances. Not to mention, the Club is still awaiting further sanctions from the league body as well that are only likely to augment the financial impact on the Club.

It is important to highlight that this pause is temporary. We will reinstate our Women’s Team upon closure of this matter in its entirety.

To our incredible women’s team members, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the dedication, resilience, and talent you have displayed throughout your time with us. You have been an inspiration to us all, and we are committed to supporting you individually in any way we can during this pause.

To our loyal supporters, we understand your disappointment, and we share your frustration. Your unwavering support for our women’s team has been phenomenal, and we assure you that we will be back.

We firmly believe that the future holds brighter prospects for our women’s team. The pause we are currently facing is just a temporary setback, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering equality, inclusivity, and opportunities for all athletes.

Thank you for your understanding, and we appreciate your continued support during these challenging times.

Kerala Blasters FC extends the contract of Defender Hormipam Ruviah until 2027

Posted on by KBFC-Media

Kerala Blasters FC is delighted to announce that defender Hormipam Ruviah has signed a new contract with the club. The long-term extension will see him don the Blasters colors until 2027.

Hormipam’s football journey is an awe-inspiring reflection of his dedication and drive. Hailing from Somdal, a small village in Manipur, Hormipam’s football is an awe-inspiring reflection of his dedication, drive, and passion for football.

Despite many hurdles through his early years, Hormipam remained focused and got his first break in 2016 when he was selected for the SAI academy.

His football career grew steadily ever since with his aggressive style of defending earning him plenty of praise. In 2021, Hormipam was signed by Kerala Blasters FC, in a season where his partnership with Croatian defender Marko Lešković at the back end of the formation, played a pivotal role in the club eventually reaching the ISL finals.

Hormipam has already been a part of the national team set-up at all levels. He made his national team debut against Belarus in an international friendly last year.

The center-back has 38 appearances so far for the Club, a number that will surely increase over the course of his next 5 years with the club.

Commenting on the extension, Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, Kerala Blasters, said:

“Hormipam has been one the most hardworking members of our squad ever since he played his first game for us. There’s been an active effort on his part to constantly improve and get better with every passing fixture.

This work ethic has helped him string together some very impressive performances. He is still young and you can see his game improving even further with more experience. Wishing him nothing but the best for the upcoming season.”

Hormipam Ruviah said :

“It is a matter of great honor for me to represent a club like Kerala Blasters. I want to thank the club for believing in me and backing me. Their confidence in me inspires me to improve further.

My time with the Kerala Blasters family has rewarded me with plenty of great memories and going forward I hope to create many more such moments with my team-mates and the Club. ”

The club would like to congratulate Hormipam Ruviah on his contract extension. May he succeed in putting up impenetrable challenges for the opposition teams, every time he steps out onto the field for KBFC in the upcoming seasons.