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3-day FIFA MA Course for women referees draws to a close!

The three-day virtual FIFA MA course organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for women referees & assistant referees took place from August 27-29, 2020. A total of 46 participants were part of the course. The course was conducted by Yamagishi Sachiko – a Japanese international who is a …

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Minerva Academy staff donate blood to fight shortage amidst Covid-19 pandemic!

In continuation of its endeavour and unwavering commitment to serve the community especially during the difficult time of this pandemic, Minerva Academy and its staff donated blood to the Rotary and blood bank society in Sector 37, Chandigarh. On August 29, 2020, on the occasion of Minerva Academy Foundation Day, …

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Techtro & Ranjit Bajaj launch Techtro Swades United to develop Himachal Pradesh football!

It’s yet another regular evening in Himachal Pradesh. The sun is going down and there’s a chill in the air. There’s a group of children playing football in a small field, and as the sun sets down, the kids go back to their homes. Football in Himachal was limited to …

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India president Ram Nath Kovind to virtually confer the National Sports & Adventure Awards 2020!

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind will virtually confer the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2020 on the occasion of National Sports Day tomorrow, August 29. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju, President of the Indian Olympic Association Narendra Dhruv Batra and several other dignitaries will …

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AIFC & Football Coaches Australia sign MoU for development of game!

The Association of Indian Football Coaches (AIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Football Coaches Australia (FCA) to assist each other in development of football in the two countries. According to a statement issued by AIFC, the two bodies will look to encourage the involvement of more female …

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E-Pathshala is a nice initiative for learning, coaches say in unison!

National Team coaches praised All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) for coming up with E-Pathshala – the online learning portal, labelling it as a “nice initiative” where players can learn a lot from. “This is a nice platform where players can share their ideas as …

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