Indian Sporting legends of the likes of P.T Usha, Bhaichung Bhutia, Vijender Singh and iconic para athlete Deepa Malik are among those who have lauded the efforts made by of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports led by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Youth Affairs and …
Read More »Khelo India pledge crosses one million mark!
The Khelo India pledge, launched by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has now crossed the million mark. This follows the hugely successful launch of the Khelo India Anthem, which reached more than 200 million fans within two days of its launch. The …
Read More »Results announced for AFC B License Course!
5 candidates out of 20, who appeared for the AFC B License course, have successfully cleared the course. The AFC B License course was held from 11th till 30th September, 2017 in Kerala. The successful candidates are mentioned below – 1. Rajesh Viswanathan 2. Rakesh Sampat Walhekar 3. Shakti Singh …
Read More »SPOBIS 2018 to discuss Indian Football in Düsseldorf tomorrow!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) Senior Vice-President Subrata Dutta is one of the speakers at SPOBIS 2018, Europe’s leading sports business meet, which will take place at the CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany on January 30/31. Subrata Dutta will share his views on the current state of …
Read More »Khelo India figures prominently as Ministry float returns to Republic Day Parade!
The National Sports Programme, Khelo India, figured prominently as the float of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports returned today to the Republic Day parade on Raj Path after four years. It drew applause not only from those present along Raj Path but also from everyone on the entire …
Read More »AIFF arranges for extensive exposure tour for India U-16 national team!
Determined to provide the best of exposure to age-group Teams, All India Football Federation has arranged for a 9-month long extensive exposure plan for the Indian National U-16 National Team as they prepare for the AFC U-16 Finals slated to be held later this year in September in Malaysia. Thanking …
Read More »AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das: Only a matter of time before Indian football goes to the next level!
A sustainable grassroots programme through proper implementation bolsters a sport’s ecosystem for years to come. With India coming on the back of hosting its first FIFA World Cup ever, the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, the popularity of football in the nation is like never before. Cashing-in on the …
Read More »AIFF-SAI to conduct trials for juniors in Dubai on Republic Day!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) in association with Sports Authority of India (SAI) will conduct a scouting project for Indian boys born between 2001-2003 in Dubai on January 26, 2018. This will be the second such initiative to be conducted in the UAE after the first project in June …
Read More »Odisha name squad for Santosh Trophy – East Zone qualifiers!
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) has named their Odisha state senior men’s squad for the East Zone qualifying round of the 72nd National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy to be held at Begusarai in Bihar from January 28 to February 2, 2018. Odisha have been drawn to face …
Read More »Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools to hold trials for the BBFS Residential Academy!
The Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, India’s largest football training program, are set to start scouting for their new project, the BBFS Residential Academy. Registrations for the first phase of trials are now online under www.bbfs.in/academy The Eligibility criteria are 1. Born between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2007 (Under-13 …
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