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2020 AFC U-16 Championship: India U-16s face South Korea, Australia & Uzbekistan!

India were clubbed with South Korea, Australia and Uzbekistan in Group C at the official draw for the 2020 AFC U-16 Championship – Bahrain held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur earlier today, June 18. The four semifinalists of the competition will earn a direct qualification to the 2021 …

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Asia’s future stars discover contenders for 2020 AFC U-16 Championship – Bahrain challenge!

Three-time winners and defending champions Japan are set to face Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and China in Group D following Thursday, June 18’s official draw for the 2020 AFC U-16 Championship – Bahrain at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. Sixteen teams will be vying for the title while the top …

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XtraTime VIDEO: AIFF suggests IM Vijayan’s name for Padma Shri Award!

As XtraTime reports, the All India Football Federation has suggested the name of Indian football legend I.M. Vijayan’s for the Padma Shri Award. XtraTime spoke to I.M. Vijayan about how he feels as the AIFF have suggested his name for the Padma Shri!

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Stage set for 2020 AFC U-16 Championship & AFC U-19 Championship draws!

Asia’s stars of tomorrow will discover their opponents when the 2020 AFC U-16 Championship – Bahrain and 2020 AFC U-19 Championship – Uzbekistan draws take place at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at 1430 and 1630 hours (local time) on Thursday. Both competitions will be significant for the …

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Organic farming keeps ex-India defender Gouramangi Singh ‘fresh’ in lockdown!

Former India captain and central defender Gouramangi Singh has discovered a new passion which is keeping him connected with the ground – organic farming. Currently with his family in Imphal due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, Gouramangi stated that maintaining his kitchen garden and growing vegetables has …

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India coach Igor Stimac lauds Sunil Chhetri’s dedication & never-say-die attitude!

From being a 20-year-old mischievous talented striker to 35-year-old ‘captain, leader, legend’, Sunil Chhetri has seen Indian Football through thick and thin. Coaches, who have nourished the gem with utmost care to yield the best for the team have seen numerous changes from close quarters but one aspect has remained …

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Sunil Chhetri advise: It’s important not to have ‘yes men’ around you!

With so many talented youngsters having lost focus quite early in their career courtesy the money, adulation, glamour and the glitz, National Team captain Sunil Chhetri feels it’s important for a player to be surrounded by people who will “push you in the right manner”. In a live chat with AIFF …

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