“I really wanted to continue playing football but I did not have the opportunity to. That’s how I discovered and got into freestyle football.” From spending hours learning new tricks at her home in Calicut to being invited to showcase her skills at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Hadiya …
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The Federation launched the first of its kind pilot project across four states in collaboration with German organisation Kick ID through data science and analytics to identify talents, using contemporary cameras and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Kerala, West Bengal, Mizoram, Punjab were the four states in which the pilot project …
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The Federation, on Monday, May 15 launched the logo for Blue Cubs, a flagship grassroots programme that aims to establish a robust foundation for Indian Football. It is part of the Strategic Roadmap ‘Vision 2047’, and its target is to engage 35 million children between the ages of 4-12 by …
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In an effort to bolster the grassroots football structure as put forth in the Vision 2047 Strategic Plan, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has taken the vital step of announcing its own National Grassroots Football Day, which will be held on June 23 – a date that marks the …
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Lalsangzuala Hmar, famously called ‘Sir Sanga’ in the Mizo hills, has been unearthing and exalting promising footballers since the last decade. This is the story of Mizoram’s football Dronacharya, whom you probably haven’t heard about!
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The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 13 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Khordha Road Jatni. The following dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the centre: Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary, FAO), Ashok Mohanty (Ex-Assistant Director, Sports & Y.S. Deptt. Govt. of Odisha), Surjit Ghosh …
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Mobile handset maker Xiaomi India has announced a new regional partnership with the Argentina Football Association (AFA). This newly unveiled arrangement will enable users of Xiaomi in India along with fans of the FIFA World Cup champions to come closer to their team, enjoy new experiences, own autographed jerseys, and …
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The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) earlier today, May 13 inaugurated the latest FAO Grassroots Centre at Kuarmunda in Rourkela. Dignitaries present for the inauguration by Anthony Bhengra (President, Young Association, Kuarmunda, Sundargarh), Sito Mahakud (Coach), Mohammed Shahid Jabbar (Joint Secretary – FAO), T. Mohan Rao (FAO Member), Prabhudutta Dalai …
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After two-month long Football action, season 3 of the Greater Guwahati Baby League (GGBL) concluded last weekend with the final match day at Krishi Bhawan field, Six Mile. The first ever Golden Baby League of Assam organized by Guwahati City FC and Sportscraft Management, had two finals (U-6, U-8) and …
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June 23, the birth anniversary of Pradip Kumar Banerjee, India’s captain in 1960 Rome Olympics and popularly known as PK, will henceforth be celebrated as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day’, All India Football Federation announced on Friday, May 12, 2023. Explaining the reason behind choosing PK’s birthday, AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji …
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