AIFF welcomes uplifting response for Institutional League
1 year, 4 months ago

AIFF welcomes uplifting response for Institutional League

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation Institutional League, which will kick off later this year, has attracted the attention of some well-known Institutional teams. The Executive Committee held extensive discussions on April 14 this year and decided to give similar importance to the structure of amateur football in the country, believing it would raise the competitive level and players’ security, the AIFF said in a release. AIFF to look into ways of allowing OCI, PIO footballers to represent Indian national teams The Institutional League winners might earn an opportunity to compete in a cup tournament at the national level, while the participating sides would be decided by a bidding process. A meeting is expected to happen in the August final week where the interested institutions will discuss and address their views, while their feedback and suggestions will be taken into consideration to finalise the “conditions and modalities for the selection and conduct of the Institutional League.”

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AIFF awards I-League 2024-25 commercial rights to Shrachi in Executive Committee meeting
1 month ago

AIFF awards I-League 2024-25 commercial rights to Shrachi in Executive Committee meeting

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation in its Executive Committee meeting on November 18 awarded the commercial broadcasting rights for the upcoming I-League season to Shrachi Sports Endeavour Private Limited. Sportstar understands that the AIFF General Secretary, P. Anilkumar, wrote to the Kolkata-based conglomerate confirming the decision on Monday. “It is hereby informed that your proposal dated 8 November 2024, received …

AIFF discusses more match time for players, refereeing standards during three-day conclave
1 month, 1 week ago

AIFF discusses more match time for players, refereeing standards during three-day conclave

The Hindu  

The three-day All India Football Federation State Gradation and State-Specific Strategic Plans meetings concluded at the Football House in New Delhi on Thursday with AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey chairing all the meetings. For the first time, 32 Member Associations from across India converged to discuss and deliberate upon the diverse challenges ahead for Indian football in each state. Prince Rufus, …

AIFF league committee suggests promotion-relegation system in IWL
11 months ago

AIFF league committee suggests promotion-relegation system in IWL

The Hindu  

The league committee of the All India Football Federation has recommended a promotion and relegation based system for the Indian Women's League, which was introduced in 2016. "In a major move, the committee recommended introducing the system of promotion-relegation of teams involving IWL and IWL 2, effective from the 2024-25 season," said AIFF in a release. After long deliberations, the …

Asian Games: AIFF Announce 'New' India Squad As Major Players Remain Unavailable
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: AIFF Announce 'New' India Squad As Major Players Remain Unavailable

The Quint  

“We must remember that there are general elections coming, and to avoid the adverse weather conditions in certain parts of the country, we had to adjust the schedule, and shorten the domestic calendar to an extent so that these things don’t hamper the quality of the games and put unnecessary pressure on the players. The Indian National Team are going …

AIFF to look into ways of allowing OCI, PIO footballers to represent Indian national teams
1 year, 4 months ago

AIFF to look into ways of allowing OCI, PIO footballers to represent Indian national teams

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation President Kalyan Chaubey on Monday formed a task force to evaluate footballers who are Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India. “The Task Force’s primary objective will be to collect data on footballers who are either Overseas Citizens of India or Persons of Indian Origin. However, if we want to open up a dialogue …

All 5 Corporate Bids Accepted for I-League Entry, Federation Cup Restored as India's 'Premier Cup Competition'
1 year, 5 months ago

All 5 Corporate Bids Accepted for I-League Entry, Federation Cup Restored as India's 'Premier Cup Competition'

News 18  

The All India Football Federation hosted its Executive Committee meeting on July 3, Monday in Bengaluru and some major announcements have been made after the meeting. Also, the AIFF Executive Committee has decided to restore the Federation Cup, one of India’s oldest football tournaments and it will be made the ‘Premier Club Competition’ in India, according to an AIFF release. …

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF restores Federation Cup, inducts five new clubs in I-League

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee decided to accommodate five new teams into the Hero I-League, during the meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. Satyanarayan M, the KSFA General Secretary, was appointed by the Committee as the new Deputy Secretary General of the All India Football Federation on the proposal of President Kalyan Chaubey. 🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Satyanarayan M appointed …

AIFF revives Federation Cup, induction of five new clubs for I-League confirmed
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF revives Federation Cup, induction of five new clubs for I-League confirmed

India TV News  

The All India Football Federation on Monday made some big announcements during its executive committee meeting in Bengaluru on Monday. Moreover, the body has also decided to induct five new clubs for the Hero I-League competition. The entities to place bids are YMS Finance Pvt Ltd, Namdhari Seeds Pvt Ltd, Nimida United Sports Development Pvt Ltd, Concatenate Advest Advisory Pvt …

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF AGM set to be held on July 4; league committee reviews bids for Hero I-League clubs

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation league committee met over video conferencing to decide on the bids of the five applicants for corporate entries into the Hero I-League on Friday. The meeting was chaired by Mr Lalnghinglova Hmar, and was attended by Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran, and Committee Members Mr Amit Chaudhuri, Dr Kiran Chougule, Mr Arif Ali, Mr Caitanno …

AIFF Secretary General Wants Restructuring of I-League to Ensure Survival of Smaller Clubs
1 year, 6 months ago

AIFF Secretary General Wants Restructuring of I-League to Ensure Survival of Smaller Clubs

News 18  

All India Football Federation secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran “personally” feels that the I-League needs restructuring so that smaller clubs can survive by cutting down their players’ travel and accommodation cost. It will motivate more clubs to participate in I-League.” AIFF’s spending on Super Cup in Kerala in April “went down the drain” Prabhakaran also made a candid assessment of the …

AIFF secretary general wants restructuring of I-League to ensure survival of smaller clubs
1 year, 6 months ago

AIFF secretary general wants restructuring of I-League to ensure survival of smaller clubs

The Hindu  

All India Football Federation secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran “personally” feels that the I-League needs restructuring so that smaller clubs can survive by cutting down their players’ travel and accommodation costs. It will motivate more clubs to participate in I-League.” AIFF’s spending on Super Cup in Kerala in April “went down the drain” Prabhakaran also made a candid assessment of the …

AIFF’s Institutional League will encourage departments to invest in football, says IM Vijayan
1 year, 6 months ago

AIFF’s Institutional League will encourage departments to invest in football, says IM Vijayan

The Hindu  

Early this year, AIFF had announced a ten-team Institutional League intended to to create more avenues for competition for footballers playing in PSUs, state departments, and police units. My entire journey started with Kerala Police, who gave me a job, and a chance to play and show my game at high levels.” Considered by many to be one of the …

With India Matches in Manipur, AIFF Wants to Set a Positive Example
1 year, 10 months ago

With India Matches in Manipur, AIFF Wants to Set a Positive Example

News 18  

It’s a crying shame that Manipur, the cradle of Indian football, has not hosted the senior national team all this while. Referred also as the conveyor belt of football talent in India, Manipur’s love for the game and healthy popularity of the sport in the state is by default rather than design. While making the announcement, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey …

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: AIFF, IFA should communicate better with each other for progress of football, say ATKMB, EB
1 year, 10 months ago

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: AIFF, IFA should communicate better with each other for progress of football, say ATKMB, EB

The Hindu  

ATK Mohun Bagan director Debashis Dutta, Emami East Bengal director Debabrata Sarkar, Mohammedan Sporting technical director Dipendu Biswas and IFA secretary Anirban Dutta spoke about the road ahead for Kolkata football during Sportstar’s East Sports Conclave 2023 in Kolkata. In the future, we are looking to broaden our vision and nurture talents in not only football but all kinds of …

AIFF roadmap: Federation promises ‘incredible state’ of Indian football by 2047
1 year, 11 months ago

AIFF roadmap: Federation promises ‘incredible state’ of Indian football by 2047

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has unveiled its Vision 2047 project, a road map to position Indian football in ‘incredible state’ by the centenary celebrations of the country’s Independence. Together, we can aspire to take Indian football to peaks never scaled before.” “We as a team came to the conclusion that 2047 is a momentous year for India and football …

FIFA-AFC Delegation Meets With SAI, AIFF, State Associations
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA-AFC Delegation Meets With SAI, AIFF, State Associations

News 18  

A joint delegation of the FIFA-AFC on Wednesday met the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives of various state units to discuss a roadmap on the development of the sport in the country. After having discussions on the improvement of football at the grassroots and planning to make it broad-based, the delegation met AIFF Secretary General …

FIFA-AFC delegation meets SAI, AIFF, state associations
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA-AFC delegation meets SAI, AIFF, state associations

The Hindu  

A joint delegation of the FIFA-AFC on Wednesday met the top officials of the All India Football Federation and representatives of various state units to discuss a roadmap on the development of the sport in the country. After having discussions on the improvement of football at the grassroots and planning to make it broad based, the delegation met AIFF Secretary …

AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players' stand, sports ministry responds to CoA
2 years, 4 months ago

AIFF Elections: FIFA firm on players' stand, sports ministry responds to CoA

The Hindu  

World football governing body FIFA has informed the Indian sports ministry that it remains firm in its opposition to individual members' inclusion in the electoral college for the upcoming All India Football Federation's elections. Seeking clarity on FIFA's demands and the sports ministry's stand on the Indian football imbroglio, the Committee of Administrators on Monday received a communication from the …

Hold AIFF elections at the earliest: Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Hold AIFF elections at the earliest: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed an interim order asking the All India Football Federation to hold and conclude elections for its executive committee as expeditiously as possible and well in time for the Women’s Under-17 World Cup which will be played in India in October 2022. The court also agreed with the CoA’s proposal that 36 eminent players who …

FIFA sets July 31 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA sets July 31 deadline for AIFF constitution approval, Sep 15 for elections to avoid ban

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has for the moment avoided the prospect of a ban by convincing a joint delegation of the world body – FIFA – and the continental governing body – Asian Football Confederation – of its intention to have a newly elected executive by the end of September. As it stood at the end of a series …

FIFA-AFC team to hold talks with stakeholders of Indian football from Wednesday
2 years, 6 months ago

FIFA-AFC team to hold talks with stakeholders of Indian football from Wednesday

The Hindu  

A joint team of the FIFA and AFC will meet various stakeholders of Indian football from Wednesday to discuss the way forward on holding the long-pending elections of the national federation at the earliest under an amended constitution. READ: The team, to be led by Asian Football Confederation general secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John, will have two members from FIFA …

AIFF elections to be held by September end, says Qureshi
2 years, 6 months ago

AIFF elections to be held by September end, says Qureshi

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators member Dr. S. Y. Qureshi said a new All India Football Federation constitution will be in place by the end of September. Then by the end of September, a newly elected body should be in position,” said Qureshi, the former Chief Election Commissioner. Qureshi said that a FIFA and AFC team will visit India …

AIFF launches medical support policy for players, technical staff an referees
3 years, 5 months ago

AIFF launches medical support policy for players, technical staff an referees

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has come up with a policy to create a support system for players and technical staff who have served the national teams and may require support related to hospitalisation or grants for their families. The head coach, assistant coach, goalkeeping coach and the FIFA referees/assistant referees fall under the periphery of the technical staff. The …

With I-League Qualifiers on the Horizon, AIFF Says 1st Step Towards Resumption of Football Taken
4 years, 2 months ago

With I-League Qualifiers on the Horizon, AIFF Says 1st Step Towards Resumption of Football Taken

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has taken the first steps towards restarting the game, their president Praful Patel said on Monday unveiling the governing body’s new motto ‘Indian Football. The cash-rich Indian Super League backed by the AIFF, in all likelihood, will be the first sporting competition in the country after a phased opening of the lockdown. AIFF has already …

AIFF Set to Conduct Three-Day Long 'International Virtual Conference' for Coaches
4 years, 3 months ago

AIFF Set to Conduct Three-Day Long 'International Virtual Conference' for Coaches

News 18  

All India Football Federation is set to organise an ‘International Virtual Conference’ for coaches from September 28-30, which will feature a number of top-level speakers conducting sessions over a wide variety of topics. In a live chat with AIFF TV, AIFF head of coach education Savio Medeira shared details about the course and the intentions behind conducting it. On the …

AIFF to conduct 'International Virtual Conference' for coaches
4 years, 3 months ago

AIFF to conduct 'International Virtual Conference' for coaches

India TV News  

All India Football Federation is set to organise an 'International Virtual Conference' for coaches from September 28-30, which will feature a number of top-level speakers conducting sessions over a wide variety of topics. In a live chat with AIFF TV, AIFF head of coach education Savio Medeira shared details about the course and the intentions behind conducting it. On the …

'AIFF to Follow Zero-tolerance Policy to Ensure Safety of Teams for I-League Qualifier'
4 years, 3 months ago

'AIFF to Follow Zero-tolerance Policy to Ensure Safety of Teams for I-League Qualifier'

News 18  

All India Football Federation will maintain a “zero tolerance” policy while putting in “paramount importance” on the safety of players and officials during the I-League Qualifier 2020. Moreover, all teams will be put up in a ‘five-star deluxe hotels in Kolkata, and “under no circumstances will one will be allowed to move out, or come in contact with someone who’s …

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