Bengaluru, Nov 25 (NationPress) Kickstart Football Club has made its mark in the annals of Karnataka football by clinching the 2025–26 KSFA Super Division Champions title, representing the club's inaugural men's league victory following an impressive journey of eight years filled with determination, ambition, and faith.

This achievement holds special significance for Kickstart. After being the runners-up on three occasions previously, the club has ascended to the pinnacle not through shortcuts, but through a steadfast philosophy of fostering talent internally, nurturing young players, and believing in the process. Many athletes in this season's squad have been with Kickstart since its inception, with some even joining before the men’s team was established. Their development showcases Kickstart’s unwavering dedication to cultivating footballers from grassroots to elite levels.

In a remarkable feat rarely witnessed in global football, Kickstart has now emerged as the sole club in any footballing nation to maintain an unbeaten record as champions in both the men's and women's top leagues during the same season.

Kickstart Women’s Team: Champions with an impeccable record - 10 victories in 10 matches, featuring the league's leading scorer.

Kickstart Men’s Team: Champions with an unbeaten streak - 15 wins and 3 draws from 18 matches, and yet again, the league's top scorer hailed from Kickstart.

This dual supremacy underscores Kickstart’s footballing ethos, founded on discipline, mentorship, and a progression that elevates young athletes from the academy to the forefront of state competition. The club has consistently affirmed its status as Karnataka’s premier talent hub, producing players who epitomize skill, character, and resilience.

Reflecting on the successful campaign, Shekar Rajan, founder & chairman, stated, “These titles are more than mere victories. They validate a model we have believed in from the outset. When you invest significantly in talent, create clear pathways, and uphold a robust value system, results manifest. We aspire for this moment to inspire a new vision for what Indian football clubs can achieve through grassroots development.”

Laxman Bhattarai, founder & CEO, remarked, “These unbeaten titles are the result of years of disciplined investment in development. At Kickstart, our mission has always been to build football in the right way, through structure, coaching, and opportunity. This victory exemplifies what Indian clubs can accomplish when development is prioritized.”