Zinc Football, also known as Zinc Football Academy, is an Indian professional

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academy club based in Zawar, a

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. The club competes in

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, the top tier league of the state. The academy was formed in 2017 as part of

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Players

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs are currently affiliated with Zinc FA *

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(2018–present)

Honours

League

**Champions (1):

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Cup

* Hot Weather Football Championship **Runners-up (1): 2022

Youth team

Club's U17 team competes in various nationwide tournaments including the Hero Youth League.

Honours

*Elite Youth Cup Ahmedabad **Champions (1): 2022 *All India U17 Administrator's Challenge Cup **Third place (1): 2022

References

{{reflist Football clubs in Rajasthan Association football clubs established in 2017 2017 establishments in Rajasthan

Players

Affiliated clubs

Honours

League

Cup

Youth team

Honours

See also

References