One of the main focuses of the revolutionary Baby Leagues is to promote development of talent from a young age by providing competitive experience to the youth involved in the Baby Leagues. But with the All India Football Federation already running the U-13 and U-15 I-League the pathway becomes much …
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One of the main objectives of the revolutionary Baby Leagues, an initiative by the All India Football Federation to extend the horizons of grassroots and youth football, is to establish a culture of football in posterity. “Identity is born from culture and we have identified a long comprehensive platform in …
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The propagation of grassroots football works best when all stakeholders involved concentrate on building and expanding the base of the player pyramid structure – working hand-in-hand with the national federation to improve the quality and the quantity of talent. “We have enjoyed a lot of success through our presentations to …
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Increasing the base of the player pyramid structure works with work on the grassroots. The more talent available in the bottom strata of the pyramid the more refined the product at the top of the pyramid. Keeping in mind the development at the grassroots level, the All India Football Federation’s …
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The introduction of Baby Leagues in the Indian football ecosystem has been touted as revolutionary for the development of the sport in the grassroots level, providing kids from all over the nation to get a taste of competitive football while submerging in the essence of the game. All India Football …
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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 …
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The All India Football Federation in association with Mizoram Football Association held a workshop for Grassroots, Baby League and Youth Development at the R Dengthuama Hall, Mualpui, Aizawl on January 20, 2018. AIFF Chief Operating Officer Kishore Taid and Head of Players Development Richard Hood gave detailed insights on the …
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Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC have partnered with Boost, one of GSK’s leading brands in the Health Food Drinks category to develop grassroots football in Bengaluru, the club announced on Tuesday. The association also marks Boost’s coming on board with BFC as the club’s ‘official energy partner’. The Blues …
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The Western India Football Association (WIFA) and Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC have launched India’s first Baby League for aspiring footballers in the age group of 8 to 12 years, by setting up 24 developmental centres in Mumbai and Pune. WIFA, the governing body for football in Maharashtra, …
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The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), under the AFC President’s Initiative, launched a mini artificial turf at the Nilphamari District Stadium on Sunday, January 7. The mini pitch was inaugurated by Asaduzzaman Noor, Minister for Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh together with Kazi Salahuddin, President of BFF and SAFF. Also present at …
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