Addressing the media in Bhubaneswar on August 27, Tournament Director of the Local Organising Committee, Roma Khanna congratulated the State. “We are happy to give a provisional clearance to the city of Bhubaneswar and confirm them as the first venue for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to be provisionally …
Read More »List of India’s National Sports Awards 2019 announced!
National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four year, Arjuna Award is given for consistently outstanding performance …
Read More »Indian club football can only succeed with financial sustainability!
Indian football is once again going through tough times in its club football due to the issues between the I-League and Indian Super League. A solution is being worked on but no final outcome seems set for the moment. But I ask a different question. And that is when will …
Read More »AIFF invites candidates for Match Commissioner Seminar 2019/20!
The All India Football Federation invites candidates to apply for the Match Commissioner Seminar 2019/20 in September 2019 at New Delhi. Candidature criteria: Age: between 30-55 (born between 1964-1989) Football experience: Minimum three (3) years of organizing matches as official(s) of a State Association or affiliated league/clubs Computer skills: Well-versed …
Read More »Kick-Off this football season with Premier League LIVE on Hotstar VIP!
With Premier League kicking off this week, football fans in India can revel as Hotstar VIP is set to LIVE-Stream all 380 matches of the 2019/20 season. After an immensely successful cricket season that saw a record breaking 25+ million concurrent views, the platform continues to deliver on its commitment …
Read More »Meghalaya FA aims to attract 5,000 children for 2nd Golden Baby League!
The second edition of Golden Baby League in Meghalaya was launched at the State Convention Centre in Shillong on Tuesday, August 5. The event was marked with the unveiling of the MBL 2019 Trophy by the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma and Banteidor Lyngdoh, Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Meghalaya. Swati …
Read More »Southampton FC announce India’s Kingfisher beer as new partner!
English Premier League side Southampton FC has announced a multi-year global partnership with India’s number-one beer brand Kingfisher. The iconic brand is one of India’s most heralded exports, and, like the Saints, possesses a rich history, tracing its roots all the way back to 1857. The agreement represents Kingfisher’s first …
Read More »AIFF top brass named in AFC Standing Committees for next cycle!
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed AIFF top brass including the General Secretary, as well as Sr. Vice President to various AFC Standing Committees for the 2019-2023 cycle. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das has been included in the Finance Committee , whereas Sr. Vice President Subrata Dutta, has been …
Read More »VIDEO – Swansea City AFC: Yan Dhanda on visiting India!
Swansea City AFC attacking midfielder of Indian origin Yan Dhanda talks to Swans TV about his summer trip to India, the first trip to the country of birth of his grandparents.
Read More »India Men & Women teams leave for 2019 Homeless World Cup!
India will once more be represented by a men’s and women’s team in the upcoming 2019 Homeless World Cup in Cardiff, Wales from July 27 to August 3. The tournament which is organised by the Homeless World Cup Foundation will see NGO Slum Soccer once more sending the Indian representative …
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