AIFF announces COVID-19 relief grant for referees
3 years, 5 months ago

AIFF announces COVID-19 relief grant for referees

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation has come up with a COVID-19 relief grant to support the Category-1 and Category-2 active Referees, and Assistant Referees who have been adversely affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant is a one-time financial assistance for match officials who AIFF manages. The match officials eligible for the COVID-19 relief grant are those who do not have a permanent job or income aside from the match fee and allowances earned through officiating in football competitions as of June 2021. "The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world especially the sports industry hard and the essential COVID safety protocols have resulted in lack of sporting activities barring a few major professional events," said AIFF general secretary Kushal Das in a release.

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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  

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AIFF to Grant Rs 3 Crore as Covid-19 Solidarity Fund to State Associations
4 years, 3 months ago

AIFF to Grant Rs 3 Crore as Covid-19 Solidarity Fund to State Associations

News 18  

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FIFA approves USD 1.5 billion COVID-19 relief fund for world football
4 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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FIFA Approves $1.5 Billion Coronavirus Relief Fund for World Football
4 years, 6 months ago

FIFA Approves $1.5 Billion Coronavirus Relief Fund for World Football

News 18  

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FIFA to give members $150m of virus relief funds
4 years, 8 months ago

FIFA to give members $150m of virus relief funds

The Hindu  

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AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

AIFF to donate Rs 25 lakh towards fight against COVID-19

The Hindu  

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AIFF pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh in fight against pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

AIFF pledges to donate Rs 25 lakh in fight against pandemic

Deccan Chronicle  

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