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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025, a landmark initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s sporting landscape and empowering citizens through sports. The new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001, and lays out a visionary and strategic roadmap …
Read More »India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Revises Norms of Assistance to National Sports Federations!
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the norms of assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. The last revision of norms was done in February 2022. After the Paris Olympics 2024, a new Olympic cycle has commenced, necessitating a review of …
Read More »Premier League opens India office in Mumbai!
The Premier League has today announced the opening of an office in India. Based in Mumbai, the new office will build on the Premier League’s longstanding work to engage local fans and partners and promote football in India, while supporting the continued growth of the League and its clubs. The …
Read More »Indian football mourns the loss of lives in Pahalgam terrorist attack!
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) expressed condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey said, “On behalf of the entire Indian football fraternity, we express our deepest condolences on the tragic loss of lives in the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam.” This senseless …
Read More »Shaikh Salman hails unprecedented response for AFC Asian Cup 2031 hosting!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa paid tribute to the Continent’s Member Associations (MAs) after the Confederation received a record seven Expressions of Interest (EoI) to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031™ final competition. Chairing the 6th AFC Executive Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, …
Read More »India drawn with Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon in Group A of AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025!
India were drawn against hosts Thailand, Kuwait and Lebanon in Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025. The draw, which saw 16 teams divided into four groups of four, was held at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, December 19, 2024. India will …
Read More »Etihad Airways fly Manchester City community coaches to India for Etihad Young Leaders Summit!
Twenty-seven Young Leaders from the project network in Bangalore, New Delhi, and Kolkata joined together in Bangalore for the Etihad Young Leaders Summit, led by Manchester City community coaches. To celebrate the launch of the latest community football project in India with Etihad Airways, the airline flew out community coaches …
Read More »Indian youngsters enjoy unique trip to Eintracht Frankfurt!
As part of the ‘Bundesliga Dream India’ project, some young footballers enjoyed an exciting trip to the heart of Europe, experiencing friendly games, a stadium tour and a peek behind the scenes. Football unites, everywhere. A U13 team from India got to experience that first hand on a recent trip …
Read More »India’s National Exam for AIFF Referees 2024 held in Gwalior!
The All India Football Federation conducted the National Exam for Referees 2024 at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior, from April 14 to 17. Over 300 nominations were received from across five zones – north, south, east, west, and northeast. Over 240 nominees were selected for …
Read More »Etihad Airways & Manchester City launch community football initiative across India!
Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country. The joint initiative will see Man City work in collaboration with Etihad, Club charity City in the Community …
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