Sacred Grounds (Paperback)

Sandeep Menon

ISBN 10: 0143465309 / ISBN 13: 9780143465300

Published by Penguin Random House India, 2025

Paperback. Football in India is alive and kicking. Not because of a few famous clubs and the top competitions, but because of the regional tournaments, local heroes and the people who keep football culture alive. The hugely popular Khep games in Kolkata, the hotly contested 7s league in Kerala, the many Basti tournaments in Meghalayaall of these have kept the ball rolling. And thats not all. Be it in hilly Mizoram and Nagaland, amidst the lush greens of Punjab, the sandy beaches of Thoothoor in Tamil Nadu or the fabled villages of Goafootball holds a special place in the hearts of many. Sacred Grounds is an attempt to tell the stories of the many unique Indian football cultures. It is an effort to shine a spotlight on local heroes and other names lost in history or restricted to certain silos, to narrate their fables and myths, and archive their unknown and forgotten stories. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780143465300

Synopsis:

Khep, 7s and Basti

Football in India is alive and kicking!

Not because of a few famous clubs and the top competitions, but because of the regional tournaments, local heroes and the people who keep football culture alive.

The hugely popular Khep games in Kolkata, the hotly contested 7s league in Kerala, the many Basti tournaments in Meghalaya—all of these have kept the ball rolling. And that’s not all. Be it in hilly Mizoram and Nagaland, amidst the lush greens of Punjab, the sandy beaches of Thoothoor in Tamil Nadu or the fabled villages of Goa—football holds a special place in the hearts of many.

Sacred Grounds is an attempt to tell the stories of the many unique Indian football cultures. It is an effort to shine a spotlight on local heroes and other names lost in history or restricted to certain silos, to narrate their fables and myths, and archive their unknown and forgotten stories. It explores the history, folklore, terrain and culture of different corners of India through the prism of football, using the sporting culture and values to reflect the society and its people.

About the Author: Sandeep Menon is a journalist, author and educator whose writing moves from the playing fields to the page with ease. An automobile engineer by training, he swapped machines for words (after a brief fling with broadcast media), chasing the highs of telling stories and capturing sporting moments.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sacred Grounds (Paperback)
Publisher: Penguin Random House India
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new