Sports - New Delhi, Delhi, India
At Hindustan Football Club popularly known as "Hindustan FC" or "HFC" (Incorporated under Companies Act, 1956) "football is not a "passion" or "sport" but our LIFE. With our legacy in football spanning over six decades, we are persistently applauded for our groundbreaking approach in mentoring our sporting talents. Being the first club in Delhi to pursue corporate sponsorship(s) in 1996, we have persistently involved ourselves in raising standards of the sport " nationally. Our sponsors include ONGC, SAIL, BHEL, Jagatjit Industries, Coca-Cola(India), Electrolux(India), Group 4 Securicor, Nestle (India), Red Chief Shoes, PHI Learning, Shehnai Mouth Freshner and Phoenix Shoes. These sponsorships have enabled us to attract new talent(s), while retaining existing " best, by providing financial incentives along with improved coaching facilities to our players. Hindustan FC is a registered organization with an income tax exemption " yet another rare distinction bestowed upon us by Income Tax Department after a thorough scrutiny of our club's financial records. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter during his last visit at Delhi, stressed that club football in India needs to get more professional and this has been our endeavour over the years. With the ranks of the club invariably studded with stars, achievements have all along been creditable.