Aeronautical Development Establishment (football club)

Aeronautical Development Establishment, often abbreviated as ADE, was an Indian professional football club based in Bangalore, Karnataka, that last competed in the Bangalore Super Division, a fifth tier league in the Indian football league system. It was sponsored by the Aeronautical Development Establishment.[1]

Aeronautical Development Establishment
Full nameAeronautical Development Establishment
Short nameADE
Founded1982; 42 years ago (1982)
GroundBangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka
LeagueBDFA Super Division
2020–21BSD, 12th of 13

History

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ADE first played professional football in 1982, when it competed in the Bangalore C Division, then the third tier of Bangalore's football league system. They first played in the Super Division in 2000, and won the league for the first time in the 2013–14 season.[2] After a brief hiatus,[3] the team returned for the 2018–19 season.[4]

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ Sengupta, Somnath (8 February 2011). "Institutional Sides in Indian Football : Future Uncertain ? (Part-1)". Thehardtackle.com. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  2. ^ "ADE emerge champions". Deccan Herald. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  3. ^ "All you need to know about the football league structure in Karnataka". goal.com. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  4. ^ "South United FC start 2018-19 BDFA Super Division season with win over ADE". sportskeeda.com. 24 October 2018. Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  5. ^ "BDFA Super Division Fixtures and Results - 2011-12". www.dreamunited.org. Dream United. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.