In the next episode of the I-League clubs vs AIFF/FSDL, the I-League clubs have send a letter to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi urging him to intervene in their fight against the national federation AIFF. The letter titled ‘Need your kind intervention to save Indian football from victimisation …
Read More »Grassroots courses conducted in Thane, Delhi-NCR & Shillong!
The All India Football Federation, along with the help of the respective state associations and local clubs, arranged four-day Grassroots Courses in Thane, Delhi-NCR and Shillong. Across the four regions, a combined total of 66 coaches participated in the courses at their respective venues. THANE, MAHARASHTRA WIFA Ad Hoc Committee …
Read More »Government of India to enhance financial support to AIFF!
Indian minister in-charge of sports Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to the lower house of Indian parliament, Lok Sabha, said that the financial support of the All India Football Federation would be enhanced. ‘Sports’ being State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development of sports rests with State Governments …
Read More »Applications open for AFC B Diploma Coaching Course!
An AFC B Diploma Course Module 1 from August 6 to 12, 2019 in Goa is being organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). For the same, the application window has been opened! The application process for the course closes on July 14, 2019. The AFC B Coaching Certificate …
Read More »AIFF to conduct trial sessions for boys & girls in Dubai!
In an effort to discover more Indian overseas talents, the All India Football Federation will conduct a couple of trial sessions in Dubai from June 18-21, 2019. Players possessing a valid Indian passport are entitled to take part in the trials which will be conducted at the Gems Modern Academy, …
Read More »Star Sports renews exclusive India broadcast rights for Premier League till 2022!
For the past two decades, Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster has continued to entertain football fans in India with top flight English football. Today, Star Sports announced that it will continue its partnership with Premier League for the next three years running up to the 2021/22 season. The renewal …
Read More »AFC Grassroots Day boosts football engagement in India!
The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) commitment to promote football across all categories as per the new redefined AFC Grassroots Philosophy saw a record participation amongst the state associations across the entire country and participants of all ages and abilities commemorated the landmark occasion of the AFC Grassroots Day 2019 …
Read More »AIFF launches inaugural Grassroots Leaders Course in regional language!
Since its introduction in early 2013, the AIFF Grassroots Leaders Course Programme has seen over 135 courses being conducted across 18 states in India with over 3,500 Grassroots Leaders being certified, and more than 20,000 player participants being directly involved in course activities. In an effort to increase the nationwide …
Read More »Kiren Rijiju new Indian Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports!
Kiren Rijiju has taken over as the Minister of State (Independent charge) for the Indian Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Mr. Rijiju was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the President in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan yesterday, May 31. Briefly interacting with the media after …
Read More »Chinese Taipei, India & Uzbekistan express interest in hosting 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup!
Chinese Taipei, India and Uzbekistan have expressed their interest in hosting the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in 2022 – Asia’s premier women’s competition. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) who hosted the tournament in 1979 and 2001 respectively as well as the Uzbekistan …
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