The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) with profound grief and shock, the Office Bearers and its Members in deep sorrow and condolence on the sad and untimely demise of Shyamakanta Patnaik who breathed his last on Saturday morning. He was 84 years old. Shyamakanta Patnaik had the honour of officiating …
Read More »Go for glory: AIFF sends best wishes to Indian contingent for Tokyo 2020 Olympics!
All India Football Federation has sent in their best wishes to the Indian Olympic contingent for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, the world’s biggest sporting extravaganza, which is all set to kick-off on July 23, 2021. Congratulating the Indian athletes, AIFF President Praful Patel, on behalf of the footballing fraternity, said …
Read More »Indian footballer Vedaant Nag speaks about himself & his career!
Indian youngster Vedaant Nag has signed for Austria Regionalliga West (third division) side USK Anif for the 2021/22 season. I caught-up with Vedaant to learn more about him, his football career and more… Who is Vedaant Nag? I am a Navy child, brought up in New Delhi in a warm, …
Read More »FA of Odisha condole the death of Bishtu Brata Das!
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) with profound grief and shock, the Office Bearers and its Members in deep sorrow and condolence on the sad and untimely demise of Bishtu Brata Das who breathed his last on Wednesday, July 14 at his Peyton Sahi Cuttack Residence after a brief illness. …
Read More »FA of Odisha condole the death of Dilip Kumar Mazumdar!
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) with profound grief and shock, the Office Bearers and its Members in deep sorrow and condolence on the sad and untimely demise of Dilip Kumar Mazumdar who breathed his last on Thursday at his Bhubaneswar residence. He was 80 years old. He had the …
Read More »AIFF announces COVID-19 relief grant for Cat 1 and Cat 2 Referees!
The All India Football Federation has come up with a COVID-19 relief grant to support the Category 1 and 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 are managed by the …
Read More »Austria’s USK Anif sign Indian youngster Vedaant Nag!
Indian youngster Vedaant Nag has signed for Austria Regionalliga West (third division) side USK Anif for the 2021/22 season. Speaking on his signing with USK Anif, 24 year old Vedaant Nag said, “I’m very happy it has come through! It’s a proud moment for me personally and as an Indian. …
Read More »Indian Football fraternity wishes all the best to Indian Olympic Contingent!
The Indian Football community wished all the best to the Indian Olympic contingent ahead of the Tokyo Games, as athletes from around the country get ready for the Global extravaganza that is about to begin on July 23. In an AIFF TV show hosted by Indian Women’s Football Team goalkeeper …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Death anniversary of legendary coach Amal Datta!
As XtraTime reports, it was the fifth death anniversary of legendary coach Amal Datta yesterday. His former players Sishir Ghosh and Dipendu Biswas about their former coach.
Read More »120 ‘C’ license coaches take part in third Online Refresher Course!
The third Online Refresher Course for coaches from various states with AFC/AIFF ‘C’ Diploma kicked off on Monday, July 5 and came to a successful close on Friday, July 10. Like the previous two editions, it featured 120 participating coaches in all, taking the total number of coaches to have …
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