Kolkata, 29th May, 2026: Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal, one of India’s most distinguished educational institutions, today announced the appointment of an elite coaching panel that brings together celebrated names from Indian football and chess under one roof. The panel comprises three legendary footballers Jose Barreto, Alvito D’Cunha, and Mehtab Hossain as Football Coaches, and Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua as Chess Coach, marking a defining moment in the institution’s pursuit of all-round excellence for its students.
Speaking about this announcement, Ms. Priyanka Mukherjee, CEO, Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal, said “At Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal, we believe that true education goes far beyond the four walls of a classroom. Having luminaries like Jose Barreto, Alvito D’Cunha, and Mehtab Hossain guiding our young footballers, and the legendary Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua shaping the minds of our chess enthusiasts, is a proud milestone for our institution and for West Bengal’s educational landscape. We are building an ecosystem where champions are made on the field, on the board, and in life.”
Jose Barreto, the legendary Brazilian striker of Mohun Bagan Super Giant and the club’s all-time top scorer with 228 goals, remains one of the biggest icons of Bengal football. Alvito D’Cunha, a celebrated former India international and East Bengal FC stalwart who spent 14 defining seasons with the club as a left winger, brings immense top-flight experience and technical expertise. Distinguished former India international Mehtab Hossain adds deep footballing insight and a strong connection with Bengal’s sporting culture. Together, their experience, legacy, and deep-rooted connection with football are set to create a strong footballing culture and inspire the next generation of young talents at Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal.
Complementing the football coaching panel, the appointment of Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua as Chess Coach is a landmark moment for the institution and for West Bengal’s intellectual sporting heritage. One of India’s earliest and most celebrated chess grandmasters, GM Barua is an icon of the sport whose mentorship will cultivate world-class analytical thinking, strategic discipline, and intellectual rigour among Narayana students, qualities that extend well beyond the chessboard.
This initiative reflects Narayana’s foundational belief in the holistic development of every child. By nurturing physical prowess, mental agility, teamwork, and strategic thinking alongside academic rigour, Narayana Group of Schools, West Bengal is committed to shaping confident, well-rounded individuals equipped to excel in every arena of life. The appointment of this distinguished coaching panel marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one where Narayana students learn from true legends, and where the seeds of future champions are sown with care, expertise, and passion.
