I-League Clubs Praise AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey for Inclusive Growth Plans
New Delhi, India – On September 7, 2024, the I-League Task Force Committee, which includes club owners and senior officials, expressed their confidence in the leadership of All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey. They believe he is laying a strong foundation for the league’s future growth.
The meeting, chaired by Kalyan Chaubey in Delhi, saw representatives like Pradhyum Reddy (Dempo SC), Shamsher Singh (Namdhari FC), Ranjit Bajaj (Delhi FC), and Kishore S Reddy (SC Bengaluru) praising AIFF’s efforts to give clubs equal representation in planning the league’s strategy. This was the third meeting in the last 30 days as the season is set to start in October.
Uday Singh, Owner of Namdhari FC, said, “The AIFF has addressed all the I-League clubs’ concerns and made significant progress in today’s meeting.” The clubs are optimistic that with AIFF’s cooperation, this year’s edition will be the best in recent years.
Discussions also highlighted the importance of broadcasters for the league’s survival. The participants are hopeful about securing I-League broadcasts. They thanked the President for meeting with them on a public holiday and requested continued support.
By mid-September, the I-League Task Force Committee will present comprehensive reports and proposals on key factors like venue infrastructure, broadcast specifications and budget, fixtures, and marketing.
Ranjit Bajaj of Delhi FC said, “For the first time, we feel the I-League belongs to the clubs as much as it does to AIFF. There is a sense of ownership among us.”
Kalyan Chaubey commented, “I’m glad to see the I-League Task Force Committee’s progress. With the new season, we are on a rebuilding exercise where each club’s participation is crucial. We will take all necessary measures to ensure the I-League grows in the coming years.”
Other clubs participated virtually, including representatives from Shillong Lajong FC, Churchill Brothers, Sreenidi Deccan FC, Rajasthan United FC, Real Kashmir FC, Aizawl FC, Inter Kashi, and Gokulam Kerala FC. AIFF Secretary General Anilkumar P. and Deputy Secretary General M Satyanarayan also attended.
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I-League -: The I-League is a football (soccer) league in India where different teams from across the country compete.
AIFF -: AIFF stands for All India Football Federation, which is the organization that manages football activities in India.
Kalyan Chaubey -: Kalyan Chaubey is the President of the AIFF, responsible for overseeing football activities and development in India.
Inclusive Growth -: Inclusive growth means making sure that everyone involved, like clubs and players, benefits and grows together.
Task Force Committee -: A Task Force Committee is a group of people who come together to work on specific tasks or problems, in this case, related to the I-League.
Broadcasters -: Broadcasters are companies or channels that show the football matches on TV or online so people can watch them.