Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur, August 29: Loyola School, Jamshedpur, came alive with energy and celebration as Jamshedpur FC Head Coach Steven Dias, along with players Pratik Chaudhari, Pronay Halder, and Rei Tachikawa, graced the school’s annual cultural and sports festival Rhapsody 2025 as chief guests.

The quartet was welcomed warmly by school principal Fr Vinod Fernandes students and staff before enjoying a vibrant line-up of cultural performances. They later felicitated the winners by handing over medals and trophies, while students eagerly gathered for selfies, photographs, and autographs with their footballing heroes. 

The visit extended to the JFC Football School at Loyola, where the coach and players interacted with budding footballers, their coaches, and parents, offering encouragement and sharing insights into the sport.

Speaking on the occasion, JFC Head Coach Steven Dias expressed admiration for the festival, saying, “It is inspiring to see an event of this scale being organized so well by the students themselves. It shows their leadership qualities and their ability to work as a team, the qualities that are very important both in football and in life.”

Defender Pratik Chaudhari and midfielder Pronay Halder also praised the school for its efforts. “The energy of the students was infectious, and it was heartening to see such enthusiasm in both cultural and sporting activities,” they said.

Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa shared his delight at the visit, remarking, “I really enjoyed my time here. The school is doing a very good job, and it was wonderful to see how the Indian education system combines academics, sports, and culture. I am happy to have experienced it.”

The presence of the JFC delegation made Rhapsody 2025 a memorable event for Loyola students.