Courtesy: eastasiaafl.wordpress.com

Published: 4th August, 2013.

Reclink Australia and AFL India are organising a tour from Australia to India for the National AFL Cup which will be held in Goa on 16 & 17 November, 2013.

The tour is ideally suited for people looking “for an exchange of cultures and a shared love of Aussie Rules in India”.

Highlights of the trip which will run from 6 – 16 November, 2013, include:

Footy clinic in Udaipur with local footballers
Taj Mahal, Agra
Amber Fort, Jaipur (with elephant ride)
Shivaji Park, Mumbai – home of the Aussie Rules team which they will meet
Dharavi Slum – where the Mumbai players grew up
Cricket match against a local XI team on Sachin Tendulkar’s home ground
AFL India’s National Tournament, Goa. Opportunities to umpire and coach and an exhibition match
For full itinerary and price, click here.

Reclink Australia and AFL India

Reclink Australia’s mission is to encouraging people experiencing disadvantage to become actively involved in sport, recreation and arts programs to ensure positive health outcomes throughout the community
AFL India’s mission is to promote participation in Australian Rules Football in India; to use football as a means of social engagement; and to foster relationships between Indian Aussie Rules communities in and outside of India.
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