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He served as General Secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). photos and videos on Aiff President - ABP Ananda May his soul rest in peace.. Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata with over two decades as a sports journalist. However, what was said in the press release at the time was merely a half-truth. May his soul rest in peace, he added. Shajis previous experience as FIFA Regional Development Officer will bring in new and fresh ideas which will provide the much-needed fillip to Indian Football, Kalyan Chaubey noted. 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India subsequently went on to host the AFC U-16 Championship in September, 2016 and the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Goal.com partnering with The Sporting News to bring you the latest football news, transfer updates and analysis. The Army Headquarters at Shimla bore witness to a landmark event in the history of Indian football 85 years to this day. Motivated, dreaming, India U-17s aim to create his Telephone: +91-11-25308200/201/202/203/204/205. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its president for the first time in its 85-year history when Kalyan Chaubey trounced the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here. Committee details Bhaichung Bhutia and Kalyan Chaubey, the two Presidential Candidates for AIFF are set to battle it out as India will see a former footballer become AIFF head for the first time. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for . All rights reserved. He was a member of the FIFA Court of Arbitration and acted as the Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association. From gaining FIFAs recognition to getting suspended and then getting the suspension overturned within 11 days, it has been quite an eventful journey so far. The AIFF had to wait for eleven years, however, to gain affiliation from the international football governing body FIFA and it was under Brig. | Photo Credit: G.P. The elections were held after FIFA had banned AIFF back due to third party intervention. Patel remained president of the AIFF for 16 years, without any tenure limit. The TATA Football Academy (TFA) graduate also enjoyed a successful club career, having turned out for both Kolkata giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan, as well as JCT and Salgaocar, during his playing days. General Manoj Pande, The Chief of the Army Staff, along with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff and Kalyan Chaubey, president All CHENNAI: Finally, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its president for the first time in its 85-year history as Kalyan . His nomination for the AIFF president was backed by the Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh state bodies. Headed by Brigadier VHB Mejendine, the AIFFs role was to govern the game throughout the country, and in the process, help in its growth. Former Indian goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey was elected as the new president of the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF). Express News Service. It was under his leadership that Vision India Projects were launched along with the National Football League, and later the I-League along with the AIFF Elite Academy in Goa. In BCCI, we saw years and years of CoA running the show., According to the Supreme Courts order, objections or suggestions on the new AIFF constitution should be placed by June 30 and be tabulated by July 15. He was also the Chef`de Mission of the India Olympics Contingent in 2004 in Athens and Match Commissioner for two World Cup Matches in 2006 Germany World Cup. I have been working in football before the elections, Ill continue after it too, he said after the announcement. He did not face any competition in AIFF elections until 2000 when then JCT chief Samir Thapar decided to contest but Dasmunsi defeated him 23-10 to continue as the president. In addition, Mr. Das Munsi was also the Venue in charge for FIFA World Cups for three consecutive editions France 1998, Korea/Japan 2002 and Germany 2006. That means, he said, the office-bearers continued because of a 2017 Supreme Court order staying a Delhi High Court order that had set aside the elections of 2016. Decoding 'mysterious' Moscow dynamics, CAIT calls for fresh review of GST on its 6th anniversary. The AIFF had also won the AFC Developing Member Association of the Year Award at the AFCs Annual Awards 2016 held in the city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He (Infantino) wanted to meet me in Zurich or Doha later this year. There was resistance from our partners (FSDL, the company that runs ISL) but I told them we cant have a closed league forever., Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata with over two decades as a sports journalist. I want to involve all eminent footballers to work on the different challenges Indian football is facing today, and to realise the dreams of the respective states. Indian football fans have had a bittersweet relationship with this man, who arguably heralded a transitional phase in Indian football. On September 2, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will finally elect its latest president. [8], He is associated with Mumbai-based sports company, SE TransStadia Pvt Ltd as General Manager and then as Associate Vice President. Besides, he was also actively involved as a FIFA Technical Study Group Member in 1995 Womens Women Cup (Sweden) and a Match Commissioner in 1999 FIFA Womens World Cup (USA). Indian football great IM Vijayan was appointed as the Chairman of the new AIFF Technical Committee. Former footballer Kalyan Chaubey defeated Bhaichung Bhutia in the two-horse race in AIFF Presidential elections to become the new President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The AIFF expressed grief at the passing of Khaleel, who was also the former president of the Karnataka State Football Association. Gupta was the first coach of the legendary Dhyan Chand. May his soul rest in peace.. Former AIFF president Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi passes away at 72. AIFF Elections: All you need to know about the polls, Bhaichung vs Kalyan for President, Exec. Kalyan Chaubey pips Bhaichung Bhutia to become new AIFF president. In my time as president, Praful Patel has never charged anything to AIFF, he said. I have been working for football before the elections, and will continue working after the elections also., (At The Quint, we are answerable only to our audience. Kerala is among the major 'football-crazy' states in India and has seen a lot of success . Quraishi and Ganguly are members of the CoA. Removed by a Supreme Court order, which has appointed a Committee of Administrators (CoA), Praful Patel, former president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), said he would request Fifa . In addition, the Hero I-League launch on November 21 also observed a minutes silence prior to the leagues launch ceremony. Very sad to hear that Mr. Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi ji is no more. As per the correspondences which were signed, the federations took the decision to support each other in terms of the mutual growth, promotion, and continuous emphasis on the development of football in the countries. All rights reserved. I share the grief., On behalf of AIFF we extend our heartfelt condolences to all members of the bereaved family. While the participation of Bhutia, a premier football figure in the country and the second most capped India player of all time, had brought the election into more light, his counterpart had been seen as a favorite owing to his political experience. With FIFA having lifted off the ban, the task at hand for Chaubey is bigger than ever to restore normalcy at an administrative level as India get set to host the U-17 Womens World Cup in October. [17], He was the manager and coach at the CFA (Chandigarh Football Academy) for four years. During the 1948 (London) and 1952 Olympics (Helsinki), he served as the Chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent. Later, he became an umpire in first-class cricket and an able administrator too. Motivated, dreaming, India U-17s aim to create his Telephone: +91-11-25308200/201/202/203/204/205. However, despite relentlessly trying to convince the state associations to vote for him, the Sikkimese Sniper could not earn more than one vote. 68 murdered in Maliana, all accused acquitted 36 years later, residents ask: So who killed our families? On September 2, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will finally elect its latest president. Terming himself a careful man, Patel said AIFF had sought legal advice and was told holding elections while the new constitution was being drafted would tantamount to contempt of court. In doing so, he slowly helped bring India back into the footballing map. Moin Saab or Sayyid Muhammad Moin-ul-Haq OBE, was another Indian coach who was a pioneer in sports and education. Let us take a look at some of these former AIFF presidents and their tenures. [5], Prabhakaran is the former FIFA South Central Asia Development Officer. However, his tenure also had a few blips and the very first one was during the 1962 Asian Cup games when he was secretary. Patel said AIFF petitioned Supreme Court in November 2020, one month before the elections, because it had been waiting to hear from the apex court on SY Quraishis application seeking more time to draft the new constitution. Arunachal Pradesh's Kipa Ajay beat Gopalakrishna Kosaraju of Andhra Pradesh for the treasurer's post. Chaubey defeated the former Indian captain Bhaichung Bhutia in the election. However, his tenure as AIFFs president was marred by the Indian team captaincy dispute in the 60s. Kalyan Chaubey will succeed former president Praful Patel, who was removed from his post by the Supreme Court of India in May. All the 14 candidates who had filed nominations for as many executive committee members' posts were elected unopposed. The judgment came after the ouster of Praful Patel as the head of the national federation for not holding polls due in December 2020. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. Vision 2047 - The Indian Football Strategic Roadmap (2023-2047), Late goal spoils India's party after Chhetri stunner, Mahesh and Mahesh: The names on everyone's lips, Indian juggernaut rolls on; Nepal tamed 2-0. Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A.R. Should Fifa derecognise AIFFPatel said a decision could be known this weeknext months Asian Cup qualifiers, the under-17 womens World Cup in October and all international football for club and country will stop. I will call them tomorrow and request for leeway. France: Violent protests continue over fatal police shooting of teenager - What we know so far? (Photo: PTI), Kalyan is a sweet guy, a nice person. After the Supreme Court reconstituted a committee of administrators (CoA) on May 18 to manage the affairs of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), former president of AIFF Praful Patel wrote a letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, requesting him not to impose a ban on India. After the result was announced, Bhutia claimed that he will continue to work for Indian football. Praful Patel had said that India will host more friendly matches in the future. File In doing so, they also qualified for the AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 for the first time since 1984 . Mejendine that it happened. [11][12] He is also the director of Delhi United SC. Shaji Prabhakaran is an Indian football administrator, and current general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Khaleel passed away on May 10 at the age of 91 due to illness. His contribution to Indian Football can never be forgotten. As a mark of respect, the AIFF Flag flies at half-mast at the AIFF Headquarters -- the Football House in Dwarka, New Delhi and a minutes silence will be observed prior to the kick-off of all AIFF matches. 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Published : Sep 01, 2022 22:27 IST Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult hour. New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday elected Kalyan Chaubey as its President. Bihar Chief Minister Abdul Ghafoor in the 1970s renamed Patnas Rajendra Nagar Stadium as Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, after the icons death. Copyright 2023 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Kalyan Chaubey becomes the new AIFF President, beats Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in polls, Chaubey becomes the first former player to take the role of the AIFF President. The Padma Shri awardee was involved in the infamous withdrawal of the Indian team from the 1950 World Cup. Bhaichung Bhutia and Kalyan Chaubey are contesting the presidential election, with the latter favourite to win the . Karnataka Football Association president N A Haris, a sitting MLA, won the election for the vice president post, beating Rajasthan FAs Manvendra Singh. NEW DELHI: A memorial was organized in the capital today (December 15, 2017) in remembrance of former AIFF President Late Mr. Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi who had passed away at the age of 72 on November 20, 2017. Former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey has become the new All India Football Federation President after besting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in polls decided by the 34-member voters list made up of state association representatives. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Shaji Prabhakaran is an Indian football administrator, and current general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). 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Mr. Praful Patel, AIFF President mentioned it as "a massive loss for Indian Football., In his message, Mr. Patel said: It is very sad to hear that Mr. Dasmunshi is no more. Before getting elected as president, he played a pivotal part as the secretary. His contribution to Indian Football can never be forgotten. Former AIFF president Praful Patel, whose ouster and replacement by a committee of administrators appointed by the Supreme Court had resulted in the federation being suspended for the first time in its 85-year history by the sport's world governing body FIFA. Khaleel, former president of Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA), in Bangalore. Agnificent Platform Technologies Pte. 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The constitution was supposed to be submitted in eight weeks following the Supreme Court appointing Quraishi and former India captain Bhaskar Ganguly in November 2017. He did notable work to popularise football in India. Nurul Amin was a sports administrator who was president of the AIFF from 1975 to 1980. The former All India Football Federation (AIFF) vice-president, treasurer and executive committee member A.R. Besides Chaubey, Karnataka's NA Haris and Arunachal Pradesh's Ajay Kipa also won the elections they contested in, becoming the new vice-president and treasurer of the AIFF respectively. Dr. My thoughts are with Deepa Dasmunsi ji and family as well as his supporters. For more updates, followKhel Nowon Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, Youtubeand join our community onTelegram. They dilly-dallied over decisions till the last moment, held a series of meetings, but still couldnt reach a decision. Shaji Prabhakaran was appointed as the new Secretary General of the All India Football Federation. Since being appointed as the president of the Kerala Football Association in 2019, Tom Jose has helped in the steady development of football in the state. The order states that elections should be conducted expeditiously after the Constitution is finalised.. Removed by a Supreme Court order, which has appointed a Committee of Administrators (CoA), Praful Patel, former president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), said he would request Fifa president Gianni Infantino and secretary-general Fatma Samoura to not ban India for third party interference. Mr. Dasmunshi, who is survived by his wife and their only sonwas under medical observation since 2008. The 72-year-old politician was in a coma since 2008 after suffering a massive stroke. We have the FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup India 2022 next month, and told him that we need to discuss amongst ourselves how we plan to take things forward. It was also under his tenure that India won the AFC Challenge Cup in 2008 in Delhi to qualify for the AFC Asian Cup Doha 2011 for the first time since 1984; and also the 2007 Nehru Cup. It was widely believed that PK Banerjee, who led India at the 1960 Rome Olympics, would be retained. In a Special General Body Meeting of the AIFF held in New Delhi, a womens league was introduced in line with Patels plans to emphasize womens football. Patel said he had never envisaged this situation would arise and that he had hoped the Supreme Court would ask for elections in two months. Praful Patel had been the AIFF president for 12 years, having completed three four-year terms and was not eligible for any more terms under the laws laid down in Indias National Sports Code. He further added, I run a football club, I have been in state association in Sikkim for the last six years, I have had the exposure of playing inEngland, I am in constant touch with some of the worlds top footballers, I started Indian football players association only football has a players association with proper rules in place (in India).. He held official positions in the Indian Football Association (IFA) and was active in founding the AIFF. I hope under him, we will be able to take Indian football forward. In appeal, Rahul says was mistreated, sentenced to attract disqualification, Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Gol Maal was the director's idea of escapism that snapped him out of depression, After penning heartfelt apology, Dharmendra wishes Esha Deol on her wedding anniversary, Better than all stars in Milky Way: Woman shares mothers heart-warming response to her PhD thesis, Teacher given heartfelt tribute by students and co-workers as he retires after 35 years. Bhutia and Chaubey were one-time teammates at East Bengal. Often referred to as the Iron man of Indian football, Khalifa Ziauddin took over the AIFFs reins in 1980 and continued till 1988. 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Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle. He has also served as a member of the AFC Executive Committee, the AFC Technical Committee, and was also the Chairman of AFC Legal Committee. He was also the first Indian to act as match commissioner in a FIFA World Cup match, Spain vs Tunisia (2006). He was a visionary and had laid the path for the development of Indian Football over the years. Of course, Covid contributed to the backlog, he said. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member. Former All India Football Federation president and Union minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi passed away in New Delhi on Monday. Representatives from the 34 member associations cast their votes. The thoughts and prayers of the Indian football community are with his family and friends during this difficult time., He was a visionary and had laid the path for the development of Indian Football over the years. His death has left an eternal void in the Indian Football administration. It is pertinent to note that Chaubey has become the first footballer from the country to hold the top post in India's football governing body. Manindra Nath Dutta Rays name carried considerable weight in the Indian sporting scenario in the 1950s and 60s. Former Indian goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey was elected as the new president of the All Indian Football Federation (AIFF). If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. (Photo: PTI) Former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey has become the new All India Football Federation President after besting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia 33-1 in polls decided by the 34-member voters' list made up of state . Dasmunsi took charge of the AIFF in December 1988 and served as the president of the Indian FA for 20 long years.