AIFF Media Team

NEW DELHI: Mr. Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting held at Hotel Asoka, New Delhi on Friday (October 6, 2017).

Besides AIFF General Secretary Mr. Kushal Das, Vice Presidents Mr. Subrata Dutta, Mr. Larsing Ming, Mr. Subhash Chopra, Mr. KMI Mather, Mr. Manavendra Singh, Treasurer Mr. ZA Thakur, all other members except Mr. AR Khaleel attended the Meeting.

Mr. Chirag Tanna and Mr. Rochak Langer representing FSDL attended the meeting as invitees.

Mr. Patel mentioned about the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 being a “prestigious milestone” for Indian Football. “As a Nation it’s a very proud moment hosting the Tournament,” he stated.

“It’s been 4 years since we won the bid to host the U-17 World Cup. We are 100 percent ready to host the event and the team led by Mr. Javier Ceppi, Mr. Joy Bhattacharyya and Mr. Kushal Das have done a commendable job,” he added.

Mr. Patel also mentioned about the FIFA Executive Committee Meeting being held in Kolkata in the last week of October. “This is a huge honour for us as this is the first time they are meeting outside Zurich during a World Cup,” he stated.

The Committee approved Ms. Maria Rebello’s name as a Woman member in the AIFF Referee’s Committee.

Meanwhile Mr. Lalnghinglova Hmar made a presentation on Youth development structure on Mizoram.