The year was 1974, the venue was Bangkok, Thailand. A robust junior Indian team sprung a surprise on the rest of Asia when they emerged joint champions of the AFC Youth Championship after a 2-2 draw with Iran in the summit clash. Almost half a century on, yet another junior …
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The AIFF’s Competition Committee, chaired by Anilkumar Prabhakar (Kerala), met virtually on Friday, June 2, 2023, to discuss the way forward for various domestic competitions in the country. In presence were AIFF Secretary General Dr Shaji Prabhakaran along with Deputy Chairman of the Competitions Committee Deepak Sharma from Himachal Pradesh, …
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The 2023-24 season of Indian Football is set to kick off on June 1, 2023, and end on May 31, 2024, the Federation announced on Wednesday, May 31. The same season dates are applicable for both Men’s and Women’s football. The professional clubs across the country can register their players …
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I was a guest on Fandom for a Livestream on Wednesday evening to answer numerous questions on Indian football. Thanks Fandom for having me, it was a fun session!
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In a first of its kind, a Sports Science workshop in line with ‘Vision 2047’ was conducted for Indian professional match officials in Mumbai on Monday, May 22, 2023. The workshop was held under the guidance of Sports Science expert Dr Sandeep Kumar of the All India Football Federation. Dr …
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The Federation launched the first of its kind pilot project across four states in collaboration with German organisation Kick ID through data science and analytics to identify talents, using contemporary cameras and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Kerala, West Bengal, Mizoram, Punjab were the four states in which the pilot project …
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The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) have announced the winners of the annual Indian Football Awards for the 2022/23 season at the Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Saturday, May 13. India and Mumbai City FC winger Lallianzuala Chhangte bagged the 2022/23 FPAI Indian Player of the Year award for …
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Candid Football Conversations continues with an interview with AIFF League Committee chairman and Mizoram Football Association honorary secretary Lalnghinglova ‘Tetea’ Hmar. We discuss Indian & Mizoram football in details besides getting to know a little bit more about Tetea as private person. Candid Football Conversations is a collaboration between arunfoot …
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One of Indian Football’s foremost statisticians, Gautam Roy, shares his vast experience of collecting data from every nook and cranny of the beautiful game.
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former AIFF Vice-President, Treasurer, Executive Committee Member, and ex-Karnataka State Football Association President AR Khaleel, who passed away in the wee hours of Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 91, and is survived by his wife and …
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