Raipur, April 1 (IANS) Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh surge into the knockouts of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, underlining the institution’s growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country’s most remote regions.Established in 1986 with the aim of uplifting tribal communities, the ashram, located around 250 km from state capital Raipur, has quietly built a robust ecosystem combining education and spo…
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Male, March 25 (IANS) With India men set to begin their SAFF U20 Championship campaign on Thursday, Mahesh Gawali spoke, reflecting on strengthening the pathway to the senior team, maintaining a consistent playing philosophy across age groups, and using the tournament as a platform to test the temperament of a promising group of young players.Indian U20 men arrived in the Maldives capital on Monday and will face Pakistan (March 26) and Bangladesh (March 28) in Group B. Gawali, who is also the In…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday recommended to the federation to appoint an Indian coach to manage the senior women’s national team, replacing Amelia Valverde. It also suggested that Renjith TA be appointed as the assistant coach of the senior men’s Indian football team.The All India Football Federation’s Technical Committee met online on Tuesday to discuss the future of both the men’s and women’s national teams …
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took charge as the AIFF general secretary in November 2010. Before joining AIFF, Das served as the chief financial officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai.He oversaw landmark events and structural changes that helped raise the profile of the …
Kochi, Feb 21 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC have acknowledged the State’s Minister of Industries and Law, MLA Ernakulam, and President, Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) for facilitating the organisation of their upcoming home match in the Indian Super League (ISL)_ 2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi.Kerala Blasters FC will welcome former winner Mumbai City FC for a home match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Sunday. There were some doubts over…
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (IANS) As they get ready for the season that starts on Saturday, former winners Bengaluru FC will continue to emphasise the club’s core principles of consistency, defensive organisation, and a proactive attacking approach this season in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26. The league was hurriedly arranged by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on being prodded by the Supreme Court, as the federation engaged in legal battles over the rights to run the league and broadcas…
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashrii Borse, who was feliciated by none other than maestro Ilaiyarajaa at the Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival, has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude in which she has told the great musician that it was truly an honour beyond words to be felicitated by him. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress, who took Ilaiyaraaja’s blessing by falling at his feet while receiving the honour, wrote, “Dear Ilaiyaraaja sir, It is truly an honour beyond word…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed their participation in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026, scheduled to begin on February 14, the club said on Wednesday.The league was in limbo ever since the talks between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF broke down, and the two could not decide on the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with AIFF to operate the Indian Super League. FSDL refused to start the 2025-26 edition at the usual time because the MRA …
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha FC have confirmed their participation for the delayed 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season, which will commence on February 14. The club, in its statement, said it is committed to working closely with the Government of India, AIFF, and all stakeholders and supports the government’s commitment to keeping Indian football active. “After careful consideration, Odisha Football Club (OFC) confirms its participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The much-awaited new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to commence on February 14, Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters in New Delhi on Tuesday.The league was in limbo ever since the talks between Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) and AIFF broke down, and the two could not decide on the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) with AIFF to operate the Indian Super League. FSDL refused to start the 2025-26 edition at the usual time …