In a move as unique as it can be, the IFA (West Bengal) felicitated the wives and mothers of several sports icons of West Bengal, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in Kolkata today, March 8. Called ‘Ananya Samman’, the felicitation program was held to honour the following: …
Read More »Official launch of the IFA Goalkeeper Academy!
The IFA’s Goalkeepers’ Academy has gotten off to a flying start in Chinsurah under the watchful eyes of former goalkeeping icons. The decision to set up this academy was taken after the IFA felt the need for producing top-drawer goalkeepers in keeping with the current demands of professional football in …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA Goalkeeper Academy launched!
XtraTime reports from the much anticipated launch of the IFA Goalkeeper Academy in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA cancels 2020/21 Calcutta Football League!
As XtraTime reports, the IFA (Indian Football Association) yesterday, February 25 decided not to stage the 2020/21 Calcutta Football League. This decision was taken at a meeting of the IFA officials. The Calcutta Football League, which was supposed to be held in August 2020 got constantly delayed due to the …
Read More »IFA decides to cancel 2020/21 Calcutta Football League!
The IFA (Indian Football Association) today, February 25 decided not to stage the 2020/21 Calcutta Football League. This decision was taken at a meeting of the IFA officials. The Calcutta Football League, which was supposed to be held in August 2020 got constantly delayed due to the outbreak of the …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA secretary visits Tulsidas Balaram!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee visited Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram to check on him and inform him about the work the IFA is doing, also presenting him with a 2021 IFA calendar.
Read More »Bilingual AIFF D-License Coaching Course conducted in Kolkata!
With the aim of bridging linguistic challenges, a six-day bilingual AIFF D-License Coaching Course has been launched in Kolkata, West Bengal by the All India Football Federation. The D-License Course, that got underway on Saturday, January 16 is being conducted in English and Bengali as part of a new initiative …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Ajit Banerjee resigns from East Bengal ExCo, to focus on IFA!
The Indian Football Association (West Bengal) Ajit Banerjee has resigned from his post in the executive committee of East Bengal Club to focus on his IFA role. Meanwhile there are talks within the IFA to resolve internal issues which led to the tendering of resignation by its secretary Joydeep Mukherjee.
Read More »Parallel Sports: AIFF GS Kushal Das speaks on IFA GS Joydeep Mukherjee resignation!
In a shocking move, the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) secretary Joydeep Mukherjee had recently handed in his resignation letter. Parallel Sports caught-up with AIFF general secretary Kushal Das to get his opinion on the sudden resignation of IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA happy with conduct of Kanyashree Cup!
SSB locked horns with SC East Bengal in the final of the 2020 Kanyashree Cup at the Saltlake Stadium, which they went on to win yesterday. After the final, XtraTime spoke with IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee and women’s committee chairperson Sudeshna Mukherjee. Go to read the match report: SSB beats …
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