Change of Fortune As Far As I-League Football AIFF Remains In Question

There can be no gainsaying the verity that with the passage of time I League football AIFF seems to be reaching the zenith of success. It is possible to look upon I-League as a professional league for football club association. It will certainly not be an erroneous claim to make that it is one of the best football competitions in India. There are as many as fourteen clubs that are known to operate with the I-League 2nd Division. The best seasons of playing these games are from the month of May to October.

As many as one hundred and eighty two matches (182) are played in this particular season. Keeping in mind the convenience of the spectators, most of the matches are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays. It seems to be an encouraging fact for all concerned football admirers that only a few games are scheduled to be played during the weekdays. Clubs that participate in I-league are provided with many incentives. Firstly, in order to field a team in U19 I-League, the amount of subsidy that is provided amounts to approximately 250,000 dollars. The subsidy that is offered so as to appoint the services of an administrative staff is 250,000 dollars. The winner of the match can expect to benefit from an amount of 35,000 dollars. This is an overall increase of 5,000 dollars.

As far as the role of All India Football Federation (AIFF) is concerned, it holds true that fans hold no allegiance towards a particular club. Rather, they are in support of a football game. Every single time a goal was scored or a brilliant pass was made, the crowd simply erupted in joy. On a small venue such as Manjeri, every concerned spectator was able to benefit from world-class football match. Lastly, special praise must be reserved for AIFF President Praful Patel. The reason behind the same was that his contributions towards the game are difficult to be summed up within a few words.

With Praful Patel Contributions, All India Football Federation (AIFF) is taking giant strides in terms of organizational development of Indian Football. The efforts taken by AIFF have been subject to praise from different international football authorities and are taking Indian Football to great heights on a global arena. When it comes to I-League, AIFF has been greatly acknowledged by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for its neutral approach in executing club licensing system.

Foundation Day of All India Football Federation

All India Football Federation (AIFF) which is the governing body of Football in the country was formed 77 years ago. It was on June 23, 1937 the apex body of football had its genesis as it gained a FIFA affiliation a year after country’s independence in 1948. AIFF has also gained the recognition of being one of the founding members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) which is the continent’s ruling body of football as it was established in the year 1954.

AIFF is also the member of the International Governing Body FIFA and Indian Olympic Association apart from AFC. AIFF has been registered with the Registrar of Societies, Mumbai, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

In present times, All India Football Federation has been gaining persistent strides under the leadership of AIFF President Praful Patel. With time the federation has been successful in creating a global platform for the Indian Footballers. AIFF has achieved in bagging the most prestigious FIFA U-17 World Cup which has been scheduled in 2017. The recently to be held Indian Super League is about to exhibit some of the most remarkable strikes of international stature. The standard of AIFF has been catapulted to a higher level with the strategic partnership which has been signed between Indian Super League and English Premier League.

NCP Leader Praful Patel is keeping no stone unturned as he motivates AIFF to take up active initiatives that can put Indian Football on a global landscape. With the upcoming leagues and tournaments, Indian Football will get a more of a wider outlook. Not only so, AIFF has received great applauds from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for its neutral and unbiased approach in issuing licence to the teams participating in I-League. The organisation is also endeavouring to promote elementary football through its much successful Grass Roots Programmes and Youth Development Programmes. The objective of these sessions is to inspire the young mass in the most effective manner and to train them with the modern techniques of the game which will take them to represent their country to a greater arena in future.

Goa Looks for U-17 World Cup Final

The Goa Football Association is remaining hopeful that Goa will be sanctioned the right to host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Final in 2017. A two – member delegation from FIFA visited eight stadiums all across the country including the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda and although the governing body for world football has not yet presented their feedback back to India, the Goa Football Association has been given ample morale boost asserted by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar that Goa is willing to do “whatever it takes” to be a part of the major sporting event.

GFA President Shrinivas Dempo told an Indian daily this weekend that when the delegates had come for the visit, they had actually pitched them with the proposal of hosting the final in Goa. This seems to be a real exciting moment for the Indian football teams as they are gearing themselves to meet the FIFA U-17 World Cup which has been scheduled to be hosted in India in 2017. This is an achievement in its own terms as All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been successful in winning the bid. Not only so, acknowledgements coming from FIFA President Sepp Blatter calling India ‘sleeping giant’ in football has also added much to the motivation and enthusiasm. Under the leadership of AIFF President Praful Patel, the organisation is marching towards its success track with much glory as they prepare themselves to meet a greater competition at an international arena.

Praful Patel Contributions in terms of AIFF’s development have been highly applauded by Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as this eminent body thinks that the former is shaping up great strategies to take football to an escalated level and also professionalising the sport by sticking to their commitments and passing impartial verdict when it comes to sanctioning club licenses. The saga of achievements continues to enthral the young footballers with the recent invitation of AFC at the UEFA Study Group Scheme, a workshop that focussed on the Grass Roots Programs, to be implemented on a regular basis to popularize football from an elementary standard. The event has been attended to most important members, All India Football Federation’s Development Manager (Grassroots) Suvrat Thatte and Assistant Development Manager (Grassroots) Ms. Anjana Turambekar from AIFF who represented AFC at this event.

AFC represented by AIFF in UEFA

Suvrat Thatte, Development Manager of All India Football Federation (Grass Roots) and Ms. Anjana Turambekar, Assistant Development Manager attended the UEFA Study Group Scheme (SGS) on Grass Roots Football at the St. George’s Park, the training facility of the Football Association, England. This is a knowledge exchange programme of UEFA for European Countries which includes relevant subjects like Grassroots Football, Coach Education and Women’s Football. This specialised study group has been designed to focus on the Grassroots Football and encompassed various aspects of Grass Roots events. The seminar delivered effective lessons and stressed on sharing the best practices amongst the representatives coming from the participating Nations.

This has been the first time when some Asian country has been invited in a seminar of such international stature, a courtesy initiative by AFC – UEFA cooperation. AIFF is taking its standards to a global landscape as it shows its capacity to face and participate representing such a prestigious organisation from Asia. Under the strong motivation of AIFF President Praful Patel, the federation has crossed multiple hurdles and today is gleaming in creating a real success saga for the nation. Besides India, the contingent of the Asian Football Confederation was also attended by representatives from Japan, China, Jordan and Vietnam. The contingent was chosen by the AFC on the basis of developmental progress executed in Grassroots Football in their respective countries over the last year. Besides, England, Denmark and Finland were also present. All the countries exhibited their presentation on various Grassroots activities that they are schematizing in their own countries.

Thatte thanked AFC and UEFA for recognising and applauding our Developmental Programme. AIFF, under NCP Leader Praful Patel, will continue to bring in more young talents through their grass roots initiatives. The representatives are thankful to AFC and UEFA for such a prestigious acknowledgment. He further elaborated, “We hope that the partnership between the AFC and UEFA will continue to help Member Associations within Asia with such opportunities.”

Thatte added more that the exercise has been highly effective and excellent opportunities have been presented for the Indian Footballers to learn the best practices from the leading footballing nations. India, although has achieved a lot, there is still ample scope to learn.

Three Executive Committee Members are to represent AIFF in FIFA Congress

This is a golden era for Indian Football as the sport is receiving ample international attention. The Committee Members from All India Football Federation are going to represent the organization in the 64th FIFA Congress. The members who are representing AIFF are Mr. Hardev Jadeja, AIFF Treasurer, Mr. Subhas Chandra and Mr. Ankur Dutta, Vice Chairperson of the Airtel I-League. According to a FIFA Statement, the ceremony has been scheduled to be held on June 10 and 11 in Sao Paolo Brazil.

The ceremony will come with the opening of the most critical gathering of International Football’s Governing Body, which has been slotted on June 10. The Congress, on the other hand, would take place on the eve of Brazil’s FIFA World Cup opener against Croatia in the same city.

Since 1998, the Congress has been taking place annually. The event makes decision relating to FIFA’s governing statues and the technique by which they are executed. The meeting also approves the annual report and takes up decision on the acceptance of new national associations and holds election, especially for FIFA Presidency.

Under AIFF President Praful Patel, the federation has taken initiatives to put Indian Football on an international landscape. With the recent success of getting to host U–17 World Cup in 2017, the excitement of the Indian clubs are running high. Even so, the commencement of Indian Super League will create a commendable platform for the Indian players to aim high for an international tournament.

With Praful Patel Contributions in the similar field, AIFF has developed its mode of operation in creating a prolific way for Indian Football. The purpose of the organization is to make the sport a number one in India. This is the high time that the developmental measures are incorporated in terms of organization and infrastructure.