AIFF Seeks Support from Sports Ministry for 2026 Asian Games and More
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has requested the Sports Ministry’s support in four key areas. These include preparation camps for the 2026 Asian Games for both men’s and women’s football teams, the use of all FIFA International Match Windows, support for head coaches, and a specialised goalkeeper academy.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, acting secretary general M Satyanarayan, and treasurer Kipa Ajay met with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to discuss these needs. Mandaviya assured that the government would try to provide the necessary support within their policy.
Satyanarayan mentioned that they had a productive hour-long meeting with the Sports Minister, who emphasized the importance of football in India. The AIFF also highlighted their ongoing projects with the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, which were appreciated by the Union Minister.
Mandaviya recently inaugurated the Blue Cubs Development Centre for the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council Football Academy in Srinagar, showing the government’s commitment to football development in the region.
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AIFF -: AIFF stands for All India Football Federation. It is the organization that manages football (soccer) in India.
Sports Ministry -: The Sports Ministry is a part of the Indian government that looks after sports activities and policies in the country.
2026 Asian Games -: The Asian Games is a big sports event where athletes from all over Asia compete. The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Japan.
Kalyan Chaubey -: Kalyan Chaubey is the President of the All India Football Federation. He helps make important decisions about football in India.
Union Sports Minister -: The Union Sports Minister is the person in the Indian government responsible for sports. Right now, it is Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
FIFA International Match Windows -: These are specific times when football teams around the world can play official matches. FIFA is the global organization that manages football.
goalkeeper academy -: A goalkeeper academy is a special school where football players learn to be goalkeepers, the players who stop the ball from going into the goal.
