Touchdown: American Football League Launches in India

A new venture, the Elite Football League of India, or EFLI, is betting that South Asians will fall for the American game. Here are some photographs of the players in action

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A new venture, the Elite Football League of India, or EFLI, is betting that South Asians will fall for the American game. With backing from high-profile investors like former NFL head coach Mike Ditka, the EFLI has built an eight-team league, with squads representing Sri Lanka, Pakistan and various Indian cities.  The first game aired last weekend, with a battle between the Pakistan Wolfpak and the Bangalore Warhawks. Here are some photographs of the players in action.

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