It was a proud day for Ryan International Schools as 32 young football players will flew to Sweden and Denmark on 14^th July 2007 along with 4 staff.

The young football players from Ryan International Schools played in the Gothia Youth Football Tournament held at Gothenburg in Sweden from 15-21^st July 2007 and the Dana Youth Football Tournament held at Hjorring in Denmark from 23-28^th July 2007. These talented future champions gained invaluable international exposure rubbing shoulders with world’s best football teams Germany, Sweden, Denmark. Norway, Khazakistan etc. Not only it was a wonderful opportunity to hone their latent talents, play, interact and watch their foreign counterparts play in the tournaments, they also enjoyed the beauty and culture of the land during their stay in Sweden and Denmark  from 14^th – 29^th July 2007.

In  Gothia Cup, the week started with an incredible opening ceremony at Ullevi Stadium, having a crowd of 52000 spectators. The Ryan Team looked very impressive in their traditional Gujarati Dress. In between more than 4400 games were played by 1585 teams from 66 nations.  Ryan Team played under 14 and 18 age categories in Sweden.

In Dana Cup, the week started with an opening ceremony at Hjorring Football Ground. The Ryan Team looked very impressive in their traditional Gujarati Dress. In between more than 1000 games were played by 868 teams from 50 nations.  Ryan Team played under 13 and 16 age categories in Denmark.

We played two friendly matches with a Swedish Team and won by 4 goals and drew with an Ireland Team. Our traditional Dress was the pick of the inaugural functions in both tournaments.

It brings to fruition the most cherished dream and vision of Chairman Dr. Augustine Pinto under whose dynamic leadership, together with Managing Director Grace Pinto. Ryan International Sportsclub opened up new vistas at the International level to send players abroad to play in an international tournament.