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Real Kashmir FC’s Emmy Nomination Leaves Club in Shock, Player Calls It a ‘Prank’
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 07:03 AM
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Real Kashmir Football Club has been nominated for an Emmy Award, a first for an Indian football club. Player Manav Kaul expressed disbelief, saying the nomination felt like a prank.
Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) received an unexpected nomination for an Emmy Award, marking the first time an Indian football club has been recognized by the prestigious television awards. The nomination came as part of a documentary series that followed the team’s journey through the challenging seasons in the I-League.
Club officials were stunned by the announcement, with the club’s management expressing both pride and surprise. “It’s an honour beyond words,” said the club’s head coach, who emphasized that the nomination reflects the growing visibility of Indian football on international platforms.
When asked about the nomination, midfielder Manav Kaul laughed and said, “We were like, really?” He added that the idea of an Emmy nomination felt almost like a prank, highlighting how far the club’s story has resonated with audiences worldwide.
The nomination is seen as a milestone for Indian football, showcasing the sport’s potential to attract global media attention and encouraging more clubs to invest in high‑quality storytelling and media outreach.
Club officials were stunned by the announcement, with the club’s management expressing both pride and surprise. “It’s an honour beyond words,” said the club’s head coach, who emphasized that the nomination reflects the growing visibility of Indian football on international platforms.
When asked about the nomination, midfielder Manav Kaul laughed and said, “We were like, really?” He added that the idea of an Emmy nomination felt almost like a prank, highlighting how far the club’s story has resonated with audiences worldwide.
The nomination is seen as a milestone for Indian football, showcasing the sport’s potential to attract global media attention and encouraging more clubs to invest in high‑quality storytelling and media outreach.