The All India Football Federation has taken up multiple initiatives for the development of the sport in the country. As the parent body for the operation and administration of football in the country, it has already taken some of the most important steps. India currently has the right to host the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup and has also improved as far as the rankings are concerned.
As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several important measures for enhancing the popularity of the sport in the country. The Indian football team have managed to improve their position as they climbed two places to stand 160th in the latest FIFA rankings.
Last year, India climbed six places to be ranked 166th after their victory against Guam in the World Cup qualifier before eventually climbing up three more spots in January by sweeping aside Afghanistan 2-1 in the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship finals. Despite not featuring since then, the Stephen Constantine-led side had managed to improve their position by three places, including climbing by one place in February, goal.com reported.
Iran, who are currently at the 44th spot, still remains the highest ranked Asian nation while Afghanistan have climbed up a spot and are now placed at 151st. As the highest body for governance of football in the country, AIFF always welcomes the fact that the ranking of Indian football improves on a regular basis. Under the guidance of coach Stephen Constantine, the team has emerged victorious in the SAFF championship and proved their mettle as the strongest team in the region. International friendly matches are also played on frequent occasions which provide the team with further opportunities for improvement. As the AIFF President Praful Patel has always worked and upgraded football in the country in a proper way.
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