Chennai, September 7, 2026: LatentView Analytics today inaugurated the sixth season of its Chennai Kaalpandhu League (CKL), bringing together more than 700 boys and girls from government schools across Chennai. The Under-13 league features 43 teams representing 30 schools. The tournament was inaugurated by Akhil Prakash, Chief Operating Officer, Chennaiyin FC, at Pavendar Bharathidasan Play Field, Shenoy Nagar.
The week-long league provides young players with an opportunity to experience organised competition, develop their football skills and learn the value of teamwork and discipline.
Building confidence beyond the football field
Now in its sixth year, CKL has reached more than 1,500 children from government and corporation schools through after-school coaching, technical training and competitive exposure. The programme has also created an environment where children can build confidence, develop a passion for sport and experience a sense of belonging.
The impact has extended beyond participation. CKL has seen encouraging stories emerge from its community, including a former participant Ishwarya A who is now part of the Tamil Nadu State Football Team (Junior) and Hariharan S who received a SAI scholarship. More recently, CKL alumna Maruva Farzeen received a sports scholarship from the Tamil Nadu government.
Akhil Prakash, Chief Operating Officer, Chennaiyin FC, said:
“It is wonderful to see so many young students getting the opportunity to experience organised football at this age. LatentView’s initiative in creating a platform like CKL is highly commendable. When companies come forward with initiatives like these, it not only contributes to improving the overall well-being and lifestyle of children but also helps identify and nurture sporting talent at the grassroots. CKL gives children the space to discover their potential, build confidence and develop discipline through sport. I am delighted to be part of the opening of Season 6 and wish all the young players the very best.”
Pramad Jandhyala, Co-founder, LatentView, said, “We are excited to see another season of CKL begin and to see children come together through football. Over the years, we have seen how sport can help children discover what they are capable of, develop a passion for the game and build a sense of belonging. The influence of sport goes well beyond the field, and it is this broader role in a child’s development that we want to continue strengthening through CKL.”
The league will continue through September 12, with the final boys’ and girls’ matches scheduled for the evening of September 12.
About LatentView
Latent View Analytics (LatentView) is a global AI-first data analytics company that inspires and transforms businesses to excel in the digital world by harnessing the power of data. The Company provides a 360-degree view of the digital consumer, enabling companies to predict new revenue streams, anticipate product trends and popularity, improve customer retention rates, and optimise investment decisions. With AI-powered analytics, data engineering and decision intelligence capabilities, LatentView helps organisations turn actionable insights into accurate decisions and measurable business outcomes. A trusted worldwide enterprise partner to over 40 Fortune 500 companies, LatentView operates in the Technology, CPG, Industrials, Financial Services, and Retail sectors. For more information, visit latentview.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Chennai Kaalpandhu League:
The Chennai Kaalpandhu League (CKL) is aimed at providing a platform for students from government schools who often lack representation in sports and have limited access to structured sports coaching. Now in its sixth year, the programme has helped more than 1,500 children in government and corporation schools by providing after-school football coaching, advanced technical training by certified coaches, and competitive league exposure for promising young players.
