AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey Announces Plan to Expand Women's Football

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey announced his plans to expand women’s football and introduce a new age-group league to get the best talents at a young age. “We are shortly introducing an under-17 women’s league in India in association with the Sports Authority of India," Chaubey said during a media interaction in Kolkata on Thursday. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS Hinting that he would like to maintain complete gender equality in Indian football, the AIFF president said the federation has a plan to introduce a minimum salary cap for the players in the Indian Women’s League. Announcing that the Technical Committee meeting of the AIFF will be summoned shortly to finalise several issues like coaching, scouting and selections of players, the AIFF President said a balancing act between the interest of the National team and the clubs needs to be maintained since both are important for taking Indian football forward together.

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India can reach FIFA ranking below 50 in the next decade: Mansukh Mandaviya
3 weeks, 4 days ago

India can reach FIFA ranking below 50 in the next decade: Mansukh Mandaviya

The Hindu  

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met with Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on November 28, 2024, to discuss the expansion of AIFF-FIFA academies in India. He highlighted the importance of grassroots development, talent identification, and coach education in achieving India’s goal of a top-50 FIFA ranking within the next decade. “An elaborate plan has to be chalked out …

India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target

India Today  

India's Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed optimism about the country's ambitious grassroots football development plans, stating they aim to propel India into FIFA's top 50 rankings within the next decade. During a special briefing session on November 28 with All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey, both leaders shared their vision for a transformative journey in Indian …

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 …

Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Basketball Federation of India assures support for under-18 women after being denied Asian Championship spot

The Hindu  

The Basketball Federation of India has taken a number of steps to wipe away the disappointment of missing the Asian championship for the Indian under-18 women. India is ready to host any tournament,” said the president of the Basketball Federation of India, Aadhav Arjuna, during a media interaction in the Capital. Assuring all support for the under-18 women players, Arjuna …

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves AIFF, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac
6 months ago

The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves AIFF, the better it is for Indian football: Igor Stimac

Hindustan Times  

Four days after he was unceremoniously sacked as the coach of India's men's football team, Igor Stimac launched a scathing attack on reigning All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey, saying the sooner he leaves the post, the better it would be for the future of football in the country. AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey with former India head coach Igor …

AIFF records massive rise in women’s player registration
7 months, 4 weeks ago

AIFF records massive rise in women’s player registration

The Hindu  

Indian football has recorded a massive 138 percent surge in women’s player registration in the last two years, indicating a healthy growth in the popularity of the sport as well as an increase in young female athletes opting for football professionally. According to the All India Football Federation Central Registration System data, India has 27,936 registered female footballers as of …

AIFF women’s committee discusses appointment of new coaches
9 months, 3 weeks ago

AIFF women’s committee discusses appointment of new coaches

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s women’s committee on Saturday held discussions regarding the appointment of new coaches for national teams and recruitment of more ‘A’ and ‘B’ License coaches. “The women’s senior national team didn’t have the opportunity to get international exposure for many months. “In light of these achievements and with various international competitions underway, the ‘Khelo India’ Women’s …

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 …

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record
1 year, 3 months ago

Manisha Kalyan makes her CV richer with new Champions League record

Hindustan Times  

Manisha Kalyan's reputation as one of India's finest footballer elevated further on Tuesday when she added a new “first” in her already rich CV. Coming on as a second half substitute for Apollon Ladies FC in an UEFA Women's Champions League encounter, the girl from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, made not one, two, but three assists, making her the first Indian to …

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian football calendar, Women: Asian Games 2022, Paris 2024 qualifiers and IWL lined up in 2023-24

The Hindu  

The Indian women’s national team is in for a very busy schedule in the 2023-24 cycle, with the team looking for glory in the Asian Games as well as a boost in its Olympic dreams. RELATED: AFC Women’s Asian Cup heartbreak made us stronger: Anju Tamang ahead of Asian Games 2022 The Swede remained in charge of the Indian team …

Indian men’s and women’s football to participate in 2022 Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian men’s and women’s football to participate in 2022 Asian Games

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s and women’s football are set to take their place in the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in September after the Sports Ministry granted an exemption despite the teams not meeting the criteria of being ranked among the top eight teams in the continent. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tweeted, “Our national football teams, both Men’s and Women’s, are …

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men
1 year, 5 months ago

AIFF introduces U-20 national championship for men

The Hindu  

The All-India Football Federation, after consultations with its competition committee, has decided to introduce an U-20 national championship for men. Read: AIFF officials hold discussions with I-League, IWL clubs; Gokulam to play AFC Women’s Club C’Ship While introducing the U-20 championship, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said, “We are starting this tournament after extensive discussions with our technical department and competition …

Bhaichung Bhutia takes on AIFF on state funding, equal pay for women
1 year, 5 months ago

Bhaichung Bhutia takes on AIFF on state funding, equal pay for women

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia, while speaking to Sportstar after the AIFF Executive Committee meeting, said that one of the main issues he raised was to increase the funding of State Associations. But a lot of States don’t get it.” The former Indian international also pointed out that more funding should be given to grassroots programs because that is …

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 to restructure Indian football calendar to avoid hot summer months
1 year, 7 months ago

AIFF to restructure Indian football calendar to avoid hot summer months

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation would look to schedule the upcoming seasons with an aim to avoid the hot summers, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said on Wednesday. The Blue Tigers – having completed the domestic season in April – are currently training in a preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar for the upcoming Intercontinental Cup. After the tri-nation tournament in Manipur, the …

AIFF president, secretary general meet IFA officials to discuss Bengal football
1 year, 7 months ago

AIFF president, secretary general meet IFA officials to discuss Bengal football

Firstpost  

IFA president Ajit Bandopadhyay, secretary Anirban Dutta, and several key office bearers were present in the meeting between the IFA and the AIFF. All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met key office bearers of Indian Football Association in Kolkata to discuss the growth of Bengal football. Upon Chaubey’s suggestion, the IFA will …

Next target for Indian football is to breach top 100 in FIFA rankings: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey
1 year, 8 months ago

Next target for Indian football is to breach top 100 in FIFA rankings: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Firstpost  

New Delhi: After a jump of five spots in the latest FIFA rankings thanks to the recent tri-nation tournament title win, the Indian football team’s next target is to breach top 100, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said. “Wins over Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan in the tournament helped India boost their FIFA ranking while Manipur as a state bared …

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF Executive Committee Ushers New Dawn for Women’s Football in India

News 18  

The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp and restructure Women’s Football in the country, in line with the Strategic Roadmap Vision 2047 as decided on January 7, 2023. Having arrived at this decision, the Executive committee of the AIFF, which met at the Football House on Friday, April 14, 2023, also stressed its goal to further strengthen Women’s …

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF
1 year, 8 months ago

Women footballers in India to get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum: AIFF

Firstpost  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey made a number of major announcements on Friday, including one that India’s women’s footballers would get minimum salary of Rs 3.2 lakh, per annum. I strongly believe the decision taken today will positively impact future of Indian football and provide improved economic opportunities to our girls to take up the sport professionally,” said …

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season
1 year, 8 months ago

AIFF plans women’s football revamp: IWL to have improved player contracts from next season

The Hindu  

Women footballers in the Hero Indian Women’s League will get a minimum of Rs. Announcing the decisions, AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey explained that it would be mandatory for the top-eight teams in the IWL to have a minimum of 10 Indians for a minimum contract sum. It was also decided to ratify the suggestion of the League committee to bar …

AIFF’s plans to improve competition in the SAFF championship
1 year, 9 months ago

AIFF’s plans to improve competition in the SAFF championship

The Hindu  

SAFF Championship The All India Football Federation is keen to invite one or two nations from outside the South Asian region to compete in the South Asian Football Federation Championship later this year. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey stated that getting a couple of higher-ranked teams will improve the competition in the tournament. Chaubey, a former India international footballer, was part …

We want to see more involvement of Tamil Nadu in women’s football: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran
1 year, 10 months ago

We want to see more involvement of Tamil Nadu in women’s football: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran

The Hindu  

Success of women’s football in India never received a bigger priority as it is enjoying at the moment, with the All India Football Federation planning to give maximum international exposure to help the women footballers gain good competitive experience. A lot needs to be done to see the National teams reaching the desired standards,” said AIFF secretary general, Shaji Prabhakaran, …

Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'
1 year, 11 months ago

Legendary Arsene Wenger to Help India in Grassroots Programme as AIFF Unveils Big Roadmap 'Vision 2047'

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran revealed the roadmap for the future of India’s football. The AIFF president revealed that the former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA’s current chief of global football development is going to play a role in Indian football’s grassroots programmes and talent development. “A restructuring exercise will be …

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 U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup a shot in the arm for women’s football in India

The Hindu  

When Anita Kumari made a forward run against Brazil in India’s last match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 World Cup, she had one special fan watching from the stands. A lot of girls will try to dream big after seeing Indian women play at this level.” 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺.#KickOffTheDream#U17WWCpic.twitter.com/oUob92Awda — Odisha Sports …

AIFF President, Secretary General Meet AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa
2 years, 2 months ago

AIFF President, Secretary General Meet AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa

News 18  

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran met with Asian Football Confederation president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Friday at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and held engaging discussions that revolved around the potential for the growth of the beautiful game in India. Congratulating Kalyan Chaubey on his appointment as the …

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier
2 years, 2 months ago

U-17 Women’s World Cup: Indian football’s brave new frontier

Live Mint  

The first wave of Indian women’s World Cup footballers is here. On Tuesday, a squad of 21 young women from India took on USA in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar to mark their debut in the tournament at any level. Finishing runners-up in the 2021 edition of CECAFA Women's U-17 Championship, the Tanzanian U-17 …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Will Inspire Young Girls in India to Take up Football: AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

All-India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday said that the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India will be a big milestone and will inspire young girls in the country to take up football, leading further to women empowerment. Therefore, the many young girls will be inspired, motivated, encouraged to play football after this FIFA U-17 Women’s …

Either Jeddah or Riyadh Will Host Santosh Trophy Knockouts for 3 Years: Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 2 months ago

Either Jeddah or Riyadh Will Host Santosh Trophy Knockouts for 3 Years: Kalyan Chaubey

News 18  

The All India Football Federation will host the knock-out stages of the Santosh Trophy in either Jeddah or Riyadh in Saudi Arabia for three years, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said on Saturday. AIFF on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with their Saudi Arabian counterparts to “study the possibility to stage the final stages of the Santosh Trophy in the …

Indian Football News | I-League Committee sticks to 3+1 rule on foreigners
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Football News | I-League Committee sticks to 3+1 rule on foreigners

The Hindu  

The League Committee of the All India Football Federation on Sunday allowed I-League clubs to register six foreigners, including one Asian, on the match-day squad but permitted only four of them in the playing eleven for this season beginning on October 29. "The League Committee recommended to increase the number of foreigners to 5+1 in the squad on the match …

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative Concludes in Ladakh

News 18  

A historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme, has concluded in Ladakh where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – undertook an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. Mr. Tashi Gyalson Khachu, Chairman of the Ladakh Football Association, who was present for the inauguration of the programme along with …

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India announces 15-member women's squad, Harmanpreet Kaur all set to lead
2 years, 3 months ago

Women's Asia Cup 2022: India announces 15-member women's squad, Harmanpreet Kaur all set to lead

India TV News  

Highlights India will clash against Sri Lanka in the opening match Harmanpreet and co. will face Pakistan on October 7, 2022 India have won the Asia Cup title six times Women's Asia Cup 2022: The Asia Cup is all set to return, but this time it will be contested by women cricketers. India has chosen Richa Ghosh to keep wickets, …

Will take a break from politics while AIFF president: Kalyan Chaubey
2 years, 3 months ago

Will take a break from politics while AIFF president: Kalyan Chaubey

Hindustan Times  

“Haven’t got enough of it recently,” Kalyan Chaubey had replied when asked if he had slept well after a red-eye to Doha. AIFF has youth leagues for under-13, under-15 and under-18 boys but “a footballer who is 18 years old isn’t often strong enough to compete in the senior team.” Having an under-21 league will help bridge that gap and …

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey: Have to weigh pros and cons regarding promotion-relegation in ISL
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey: Have to weigh pros and cons regarding promotion-relegation in ISL

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation’s new president Kalyan Chaubey is a busy man since inheriting the charge of the oldest and biggest sports federation in the country. As the head of the Federation, he has already started planning for the development of the sport which includes planning a new youth league, bringing in all stakeholders including the Union and State …

AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Extension of Igor Stimac's Contract Till AFC Asian Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF Technical Committee Recommends Extension of Igor Stimac's Contract Till AFC Asian Cup

News 18  

The new technical committee of the All India Football Federation under the chairmanship of I.M Vijayan on Sunday recommended the extension of India men’s team head coach Igor Stimac’s contract till the AFC Asian Cup 2023. “In the first agenda of the meeting, the Technical Committee recommended the extension of Senior Men’s Team Head Coach Igor Stimac’s contract till the …

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years
2 years, 3 months ago

Arijana Demirovic: India has lot of potential, hope to see progress and development over the years

The Hindu  

India will be hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup next month, but the global body of football wants to create a legacy for the women’s game in the country that would live beyond the tournament. FIFA wants to work with the new administrators at the All India Football Federation, aiming to bridge the gap and set up a roadmap …

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India
2 years, 3 months ago

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women's football development in India

The Hindu  

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has discussed infrastructure, grassroots, men's, and women's football development in India with the newly-elected AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, the world football governing body said. #AIFF@[email protected]/ssxF2Semd8 — Kalyan Chaubey September 9, 2022 After being elected as president in the September 2 elections of the AIFF, Mr. Chaubey — a former professional football player himself — revealed bold …

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022™ Legacy Initiative, Coach Education Scholarship Programme, Kicks off in Shillong

News 18  

In a historic first, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya, is hosting a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2022™ legacy initiative, the Coach Education Scholarship Programme where 23 aspiring coaches – all females – are undertaking an E-License grassroots course to become officially certified football coaches. ASIA CUP 2022: FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS “Meghalaya has witnessed …

Vijayan to Bhaichung Bhutia: Take defeat in AIFF presidential election in “sportsmanship spirit”
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijayan to Bhaichung Bhutia: Take defeat in AIFF presidential election in “sportsmanship spirit”

The Hindu  

Indian football legend I. M. Vijayan on Friday advised his one-time strike partner Bhaichung Bhutia to take the defeat in the All India Football Federation presidential polls in "sportsmanship spirit". Former captain Bhutia, a junior contemporary of Vijayan, lost the election for the AIFF president's post by a big margin of 33-1 to former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey. Vijayan, Shabbir Ali …

New AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey: No grand promises, but we’ll take Indian football ahead
2 years, 3 months ago

New AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey: No grand promises, but we’ll take Indian football ahead

The Hindu  

In a sombre briefing to the press, Kalyan Chaubey refrained from making grand promises about Indian football but said his administration will not hesitate to take help from anyone for the betterment of the game. 🚨JUST IN Kalyan Chaubey is the new AIFF President as he wins the elections over Bhaichung Bhutia Details🔗https://t.co/UFGexlSlv7#AIFF#Footballpic.twitter.com/CrNme56gKZ — Sportstar September 2, 2022 “Football ought …

Kalyan Chaubey Will Take Indian Football to Greater Heights and Glory: Ex-AIFF Chief Praful Patel
2 years, 3 months ago

Kalyan Chaubey Will Take Indian Football to Greater Heights and Glory: Ex-AIFF Chief Praful Patel

News 18  

Former All India Football Federation president Praful Patel on Friday congratulated Kalyan Chaubey on being elected as the new head of the country’s football body, saying that the former goalkeeper will take Indian football to “greater heights and glory". Chaubey defeated Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in a one-sided election for the post of president, while NA Haris defeated Rajasthan Football Association …

AIFF gets its first player president- Kalyan Chaubey. All you need to know
2 years, 3 months ago

AIFF gets its first player president- Kalyan Chaubey. All you need to know

Live Mint  

Former goalkeeper with Mohun Bagan and East Bengal and BJP politician from West Bengal Kalyan Chaubey on Friday, 2 September bagged the president title for the All India Football Federation. Out of the 34 state association representatives, who met in Delhi last week, 28 have pledged their support to the former India goalkeeper for the AIFF president’s post. He was …

FIFA lifts bans on AIFF
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA lifts bans on AIFF

Live Mint  

The Federation Internationale de Football Association on 26 August announced that its Bureau council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation due to undue third-party influence. Following this, the the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned. The …

FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; U-17 Women's World Cup to go ahead as planned
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA lifts ban on AIFF; U-17 Women's World Cup to go ahead as planned

Firstpost  

In its official statement, FIFA said it is lifting the ban as COA, an “undue third-party influence”, ceased to exist. “The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the All India Football Federation due to undue third-party influence,” read the statement. “The decision was taken after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate …

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension, U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India as scheduled; relief for Indian football
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension, U-17 Women’s World Cup to be held in India as scheduled; relief for Indian football

The Hindu  

The Bureau of the FIFA Council announced on Friday evening that the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation has been lifted, thereby ending 12 days of exile for the Indian federation. BREAKING: FIFA lifts AIFF suspension imposed due to undue third-party influence. pic.twitter.com/J3bIisMUmG — Sportstar August 26, 2022 The suspension was imposed on AIFF by FIFA on August …

BJP Leader Kalyan Chaubey Becomes All India Football Federations' President
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP Leader Kalyan Chaubey Becomes All India Football Federations' President

News 18  

Kalyan Chaubey, the BJP leader from West Bengal, is the unanimous choice of the 36 state football federations for the post of president of All India Football Federations while Congress leader N.A. Haris of Karnataka State Football Association and Kipa Ajay of Arunachal Football Association to get vice-president and treasurer posts respectively, sources in the know of things said. It …

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