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ANI: Restoration work of Srinagar’s Synthetic Football Turf restarts!

Restoration work at TRC Turf Ground in Srinagar has started after relaxations were announced in Unlock 1 after the Covid-19 pandemic enforced lockdown. Omar, a local said, “It’s a good step by Government and we’re happy that restoration work has started!”

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The AIFF to suggest IM Vijayan’s name for Padma Shri Award!

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to send the name of legendary footballer I.M. Vijayan for the 2020 Padma Shri Award to the Indian sports ministry. And I can only congratulate the AIFF on making this decision! 51 year old Thrissur-born Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, better known as I.M. …

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Prudent Media: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar new Goa Football Development Council chairman!

Newly appointed chairman of the Goa Football Development Council (GFDC), Brahmanand Sankhwalkar has stated that he wants to see more Goans playing for the Indian national team. Speaking to Prudent Media, Sankhwalkar has informed that children who enroll with GFDC will enjoy football and come to know the value of …

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Mizoram Footballers come together for charity online gaming event to raise money for deceased volunteer’s family!

Professional footballer players from Mizoram joined forces with mobile gamers from the state in a unique charity exhibition match. The online gaming event was organised to aid the family of 18-year-old H. Lalvenmawii – a volunteer who had passed away last week and had been working towards the enforcement of …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Indian football season could kick off without fans!

XtraTime spoke to AIFF general secretary Kushal Das about the issues of Indian Football. Amongst the things discussed was the question of what will happen to the 2020/21 season amid the pandemic, if fans can attend matches, the situation regarding unpaid contract salaries and more.

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Karnataka State FA to hold Referees Examination!

The Referees Committee of the Karnataka State Football Association is set to conduct the Annual Referees Entrance Examination sometime in August 2020. To register for the examination, go to the AIFF website under www.the-aiff.com. Interested person having the following mentioned qualifications to take part in the referee examinations. The applicants …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Dipendu Biswas supports people of Basirhat after Cyclone Amphan!

As XtraTime reports from Basirhat, former striker Dipendu Biswas has been like a ‘Robin Hood’ to the people of Basirhat after they were devastated by Cyclone Amphan. The now MLA Dipendu Biswas has not only been there for the people, but he is trying to help the people rebuild their …

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Disney+ Hotstar continues live sports action with Germany’s Bundesliga!

With Sports matches being held behind closed doors, Disney+ Hotstar VIP continues to bring LIVE sporting action with all matches of the German Football League, Bundesliga. Fans in India can watch all matches LIVE, can catch the highlights and other content such as top goals of the gameweek, complete game …

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