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India retains 137th position in FIFA rankings

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The Indian national football team has retained the 137 th position in the FIFA rankings. Over the years there has been a variety of development activities pursued for the growth of Indian football. Under the vision and guidance of AIFF President Praful Patel, today Indian football has witnessed a number of positive strides. Coached by Stephen Constantine, who has recently been offered an extension for 14 months, India managed to hold on to their best ever ranking since August 2010 even though they did not play any matches in the past two international windows.

Last they took onto the pitch, the Blue Tigers routed Puerto Rico 4-1 at home back in the month of September. India continues to be placed higher than the likes of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Hong Kong as they are ranked 22nd in Asia.

India were certain to lose points as they did not line up any friendlies in November. From having 230 points in October, the national side have 217 - a dip of 13 points. However finally India did not drop down in rankings.

FIFA rankings are a very integral aspect of international football and India has maintained a consistency over a period of time now. Under the Praful Patel biography, the various changes implemented for the growth of Indian football will only take it forward.

Subrata Paul feels inspired by Arjuna Award

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As one of the most successful goalkeepers from the Indian national team Subrata Paul has been conferred with the Arjuna Award. It was a heartwarming moment for Paul as he received the award from none other than the Honourable President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee and later Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid a visit to the awardees. Paul has been one of the most highly talked about goalkeepers from India often termed as the Spiderman for his acrobatic skills.

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has elevated Indian football to the height of success in the present era and trying to bring in the necessary changes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has shown his keenness towards sports many a time tweeted from his personal Twitter account @narendramodi: "Ace footballer Subrata Paul & I had a good conversation. Congratulated this youngster & wished him the very best."

As per the version of Subrata Paul he sounded quite ecstatic. "It is not everyday that one gets to meet the Prime Minister of the Country. I was very moved by his gesture of meeting all the sportspersons."

He also added more corroborating Modi's passion towards sports, "He is a sports enthusiast and his encouragement motivated me further. I would like to thank him for all the encouraging words”

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed to great heights and provided the right impetus to the game in the country.

The attendance for the I-League rises considerably in 2016

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The All India Football Federation has taken several important measures for the development of the sport in the country. Over the years, the I-league has derived attention as one of the premier sporting events in the country and now has new entrants in the system.

As the President of the All India Football Federation, minister Praful Patel has taken the I- League forward and where it belongs today. In the year 2016, the average attendance at the stadiums for the I- League has also enhanced.

The average stadium attendance for I-League 2015-16 has witnessed a sharp rise compared to the previous season, belying fears that the ISL would undermine the importance of All India Football Federation's flagship tournament.The figures are positive as the conclusion of the current season is still a long way to go. It has already recorded an average attendance of 8296 while the entire last season's average attendance was 5909.

The matches featuring defending champion Mohun Bagan in Kolkata saw an average in-stadia turnout of 22370 till the ninth week of the league, a rise of over 5000 from the entire 2014-15 season. Their arch-rivals East Bengal has already witnessed an average attendance of 10,284 to the 13,142 the last time around. The Goan teams - Dempo FC, Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa - have also improved vastly in terms of attendance, though concerns had been raised about the absence of enough heads dotting the stands this season.

In the northeast, Shillong Lajong FC have fared better than last season, while league debutant Aizawl FC (6317), on expected lines, are headed in the right direction considering the popularity they enjoy in the region. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed considerably and the statistics prove the rise in attendance at the stadiums.

Indian U-17 World Cup team registers a tie in South Africa exposure trip

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The Indian U-17 World Cup team is on an exposure trip to South Africa. With the U-17 World Cup to be held in India in the year 2017, the team is on a very good exposure format and currently touring the Rainbow nation. The All India Football Federation has taken several important measures for the development of the sport in the country. In the current outing which is going on in the Rainbow nation, the squad is facing the South African Black Aces.

Under the Praful Patel biography, the youngsters who wants to pursue the game of football in India has been provided with a very good exposure right from the root level.

After winning by a commanding margin, 5-2, versus Supersport s United, the Blues headed into this game in confidence. The Young Tigers had lost their first game in the African continent. With this game Nicolai Adams' team's record has a loss, a win and a draw respectively.

However, they found themselves trailing to a 32nd minute Aces goal, much against the run of play. The game could've been put to bed in the final winks of the first half, as the home team were awarded a penalty. But custodian Dheeraj ensured the deficit remained just one goal, with a superb save, as the teams headed into the interval.

The second half began with the Indians went full gusto for the equalizer and nearly had a breakthrough in the 51st minute, as Sanjeev's excellent free-kick was just about dealt with by the South African defense.

There would be no denying the Indians in the 66th minute though. A superb through-ball by Suresh, saw attacker Komal capitalize on slack defending and punish the Aces for a richly deserved equalizer for the Indian team. Even though the Indian U17s dominated the remainder of the game, they were unable to further inflict damage on the scoreline, with the referee's final whistle.

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has provided a huge impetus to Indian football and works on a regular basis at all levels for its improvement.

India internationals to visit Liverpool for training

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The All India Football Federation has taken a variety of measures to popularize the game as much as possible in the country. The massive popularity of the ISL and the I-League signals a successful roadmap where Indian football is set for a long term progress. Some of the India internationals have been provided with the opportunity to visit Liverpool FC for an exposure trip. The Liverpool Football Academy is one of the best ones in the world and it is the perfect opportunity for the players to prove their mettle.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of steps to make the game all the more popular. The two players who have been selected for the Liverpool Academy are Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Lallianzuala Chhangte (Zola). The first hand experience of the players has been quite good as they have got an opportunity to interact with some of the most famous players like Phillipe Coutinho and James Milner. The duo also got one of their experiences of a lifetime as they observed a training session led by none other than the current manager of Liverpool FC Jurgen Klopp.

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has always backed the talented Indian player for considerable amount of foreign exposure. These kinds of exposure trips provide the players with ample opportunity to enhance their fitness levels as well as the technical skills associated with the game. Zola stands out to be one of the most promising youngsters in the fray as he has already represented the Indian national team. This kind of an initiative stands out as a golden opportunity for the players and the DSK group supports the idea of the players training abroad.

Bengaluru FC wants to develop Indian football in a major way

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The All India Football Federation has taken several important initiatives for the development of the sport in the country. As one of the premier clubs from the country, Bengaluru FC is again in contention for pursuing the I- League silverware. Under the guidance of coach Ashley Westwood, the team has performed quite well over last two seasons and came up with some fascinating display of football.

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed quite well over the years and teams like Bengaluru FC follows a corporate structure of operations. As per the version of coach Ashley Westwood from Bengaluru FC, “To be honest it's not important at all! What's important for us is to develop Indian football. We already have three Under-20's on the pitch. The main objective of our club is to develop Indian football. Obviously my objective is to win games as a coach but the club's objective is to develop Indian football. If we are competing in all the competitions it is fine,” he mentioned.

“It is not a distraction but a pleasure really. We play this game and then we play the Malaysian champions at home in the AFC Cup; a big club with massive finances. They have some Argentinean international players as well in their ranks so it is not a distraction.

You can never really plan too far in football, the moment you decide you want to move somewhere, you might get sacked in two weeks. Football changes in weeks, we have grown old and wise enough to understand that. I'd fancy the Premier League but that doesn't mean I will go. No, you just do your job and see where it takes you”

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has always emphasized upon the development of the sport in the country. With new entrants like Bengaluru FC, the I- league has become all the more competitive in every way.

Veterans Kolkata derby to be held in February

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Come 12th February, the nostalgia surrounding the Kolkata derby is all set to evolve again. This time it is the veterans turn as they take on each other in a fantastic feast of football action. Over the years, the hype and tension around the Kolkata derby has only enhanced and the Mohun Bagan veterans will take on the East Bengal counterparts. With the popularity of the I- League and the ISL growing by the day, Kolkata football has lost a little bit of zest but when it is the Kolkata derby, so be it the veterans everyone will be following the game.

The exhibition match will be held at the very famous East Bengal ground where the stars from the past era will be locking horns against each other. The fascination of Kolkata football with different eras is synonymous with the stars it has produced and some of the stars from the 70’s. 80’s and 90’s will be seen in action again. As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a series of steps to make the game more popular in the country. It is very important to keep the fans enthusiastic about the games and involved all the time.

Under the Praful Patel biography, there has been an improvement of football from the grassroot level in the country. In the veterans clash scheduled to be held in the East Bengal ground, some of the stalwarts from the yesteryears will participate. The entire match has been organized by the Indian Football Association and will be a 70 minute affair with the tie- breaker to break the deadlock at last. The game has already caught the attention of the fans in Kolkata and the ground may be just choc-a- bloc on the day.

Santosh trophy final phase to begin from today

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The Santosh trophy football tournament, one of the oldest and famous regional competitions is all set to begin with its final phase today. The All India Football Federation has taken several measures for the development of the sport in the country and bringing regional tournaments to the forefront. The Santosh trophy is one of the highly prestigious football tournaments in the country and today the final phase is all set to kick off in Nagpur.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken several important measures for the promotion of the sport in the country. The ten best Teams who emerged from the zonal phase have been divided into two Groups with each Team playing all other Teams from the Group once. The top two from each group will advance to the semi finals.

While Group A consists of Services, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir, Railways and Maharashtra; Group B consists of Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal and Goa. The entire action in the football tournament will be quite exciting as all the players are keyed up to prove their worth with a memorable performance.

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed considerably with the induction of premier competitions like the ISL and I-League. It is a golden opportunity for these players to prove themselves and come out with flying colours in the tournament. With the U-17 World Cup tournament and other major competitions to be held in the country, it remains to be seen how the teams perform in this prestigious tournament.

Mohun Bagan stay on top of I-League with narrow victory

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Mohun Bagan, the mariners or the century old club from India is standing on the top of the I-League. As the defending champions of the league, the club has a point to prove and has come up with a very impressive performance so far. The All India Football Federation has taken several important measures to make the I-League, one of the most coveted tournaments in the country. Over the years, the popularity of the league has grown considerably with some of the top clubs battling it out for the premier spot.

As the President of the All India Football Federation, minister Praful Patel has taken some of the high end initiatives to make the sport more popular in the country. In the game against Sporting Clube de Goa , Mohun Bagan came up with a narrow victory with a convincing strike from Katsumi Yusa. The first half of the game spanned out to be quite an even encounter as both the sides hurled attacks on each other. The deadlock of the game was finally broken in the 73rd minute by Katsumi Yusa came up with a comprehensive run and broke the opposition defence.

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has majorly contributed in making the I-League as much as popular. After being down by a solitary goal, the Goan outfit imposed heavy pressure on the Mohun Bagan defence. But mainly due to the efforts of Pranay Halder in the midfield, the Bagan contingent could hold on to the attacks. With this particular victory, Mohun Bagan has secured the prime position in the I-league and is ahead of all the teams with 3 points. It looks like they stand out as the team to beat this season and come out with flying colours in the first phase.

Mizoram emerges as one of the leading football states in India

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Indian football is certainly progressing in a very positive direction. Among the various states in India which has made a rapid progress in football, Mizoram certainly stands out as one of the frontrunners. Already, the state has won the national finals in the year 2014 and the Mizoram Premier League also happens to be one of the keenly contested tournaments in the country.

Under the Praful Patel profile, the All India Football Federation has come up with the project on developing football from a grassroot level in tamdem with the state associations. Aizawl FC, one of the pioneer clubs from the state is already competing in the I-League. Aizawl FC is swiftly getting accustomed to life in the big league.

They've just sacked their Spaniard manager Manuel Retamero Fraile and approved the services of the very experienced Jahar Das. If the entire statistics of the Mizo League is taken into consideration, around 42 Mizo footballers featured in the line-ups of the nine I League teams this season with a good 20% of the player-share.

With the final phase of the Santosh trophy beginning in Nagpur today, Mizoram certainly stands out as one of the major favourites. Under the Praful Patel constituency, the state of Mizoram has progressed quite rapidly in Indian football and more than six artificial stadiums has also been constructed here. The game of football continues to remain a community exercise in Mizoram. A club is usually locality-based and thus, carries strong local affiliations and identity. A season's budget of around Rs 10-15 lakh is met by contributions from local patrons, or in most cases, a team of fund-raisers who go out on a door to door basis.

Indian U-23 team hopeful about South Asian games ambition

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The India U-23 national team is all set and ready to participate in the South Asian games and make it a success. Over the years, the All India Football Federation has taken several measures to popularize the game in the country. A considerable amount of focus is being put on winning the South Asian games championship as it happens to be one of the most prestigious tournaments in Asia. As the host nation of the South Asian games, a lot of hope is being pinned on the boys to win the trophy.

As per the version of the head coach Lee Johnson, it is now up to the U-23 boys to follow in the footsteps of the senior national team and come up with a classy performance. Incidentally, India came up with a fascinating performance to beat Afghanistan in the final of the SAFF championship and the senior team has won a lot of accolades.

But as per the rules of the tournament, only 3 overage players can be fielded by one side and India is just going for 2 overage ones in this edition. A considerable amount of excitement is also being witnessed on the euphoria surrounding the South Asian games.

Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has certainly moved a long way ahead in the last few years. The overall interest surrounding the performance of the Indian team has also enhanced among the fans.

As per the version of Alan Johnson, “The boys want to capitalise on the recent success of the senior team where they had gone on to win the SAFF Cup. Some of them were part of the triumph, and there are also some who have played for the senior team in the recent past”. Under the Praful Patel biography, the Indian U-23 team has all the support to win the South Asian games title.

Indian eves settle for a tie against Maldives in the South Asian Games

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The 12th South Asian games has gone off to a good start with the Indian eves taking in Maldives in the opening game. The All India Football Federation has taken a variety of measures for the development of the sport in the country and women’s football is also being promoted at different parts of India. It was quite an exciting game and the Indian eves started to attack right from the start. Before the game itself, the Indian eves were quite keyed up as they wanted to offer a fitting farewell to Bembem Devi.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has focused on the development of the game right from the grassroot level. Over the years, women’s football in India has received the right impetus and just as very close to the 4th minute, the eves came out with an opening and beat the Maldivian defence. But a very quick Premi Devi could not just capitalize on the opportunity. She came up with a weak shot which was quite easy to save by the Maldivian goalkeeper.

The head coach of the Indian national team Sajid Dar lamented on the fact that the Indian eves could not convert on the various opportunities created in front of goal. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has marched ahead and the women’s team is also participating in international competitions.

It is quite essential for the team to perform well and set new standards in the world of international football. As per the head coach of the Indian team Sajid Dar, “In Football it is all about taking your opportunities and we did not take them today”. During the closing minutes of the game, the eves also got good opportunity but could not score.

Ferdinand talks about that one big player for Indian football

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The All India Football Federation has taken several important measures for the development of the sport in the country. Over the years, some of the pertinent steps have been taken and the commercialization of the ISL and the I-League stands out as some of the pivotal factors. Recently, Manchester United and English legendary footballer Rio Ferdinand is on a visit to India. The objective of bringing Ferdinand to India revolves around providing the youngsters with valuable inputs on the game.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has pursued a variety of proactive measures for the development of the game in the country. The initiative to bring Ferdinand to India has been taken by British broadcast giant BT sports.

Along with Rio Ferdinand, former English professional footballer turned sports columnist Robbie Savage is also on a visit to India. As one of the talismanic defenders from England, Ferdinand has an intensive knowledge on football and it is the perfect opportunity for the youngsters to derive the best inputs from him. As a part of the visit to the capital city of Delhi, Ferdinand stepped into the Arsenal Football School.

During his stint with Manchester United and England, Ferdinand was quite well known for his defensive skills and also the ability to score with fine headers upfront. As per the version of Ferdinand, “Like Didier Drogba did for Ivory Coast and yes, Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal, India need that one big player on whom they can build it around.”

As the AIFF President Praful Patel has taken some of the best measures by roping in foreign players for the ISL and promoted the game at all levels in the country.

India U-17 captain to train with Espanyol

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The All India Football Federation has taken several steps for the development of the sport in the country. Over the years with the initiative of the Federation, new initiatives have been taken to make the sport more popular. The commercialization of the ISL and the restructuring of the I-League are two of the noted steps taken by the Federation which has resulted in quite a success. The U-17 FIFA World Cup will also be played in India which stands out as another milestone.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has played a key role in taking the game forward and providing the players with the much required exposure. A variety of initiatives of taking promising youngsters abroad and training them adequately has also been taken. One of the recent additions to the contingent is youngster Deependra Singh Negi, the captain of the U-17 national team. He underwent trials at the famous club from the La Liga Espanyol which has some of the best players from the world to its credit. Negi is one of the most promising youngsters from the country who has already proved his worth with commendable performances in the Subroto Cup and the U-17 national team.

Under the Praful Patel Profile, India has won the rights to host the U-17 World Cup and a considerable hope is being pinned on the youngsters who have the opportunity to make the country proud in the coming days. As the President of the All India Football Federation Mr. Patel has taken a variety of concrete initiatives for taking the sport forward. Negi on the other hand is all set to learn Spanish and stay in Spain for a long period of time. It is the best time on the youngster to make loads from this opportunity and have a glowing career ahead.

A fitting farewell to Bembem Devi awaits Indian football

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The South Asian games is all set to begin in Shillong today where the Indian eves are taking on Maldives in the opening fixture. The All India Football Federation has taken several necessary measures to take Indian football forward and women’s football in the country has also progressed considerably in the last few years. With a talented team and a very able support staff, the women’s contingent is all geared up for the challenge ahead. The head coach of the Indian national team Sajid Dar is also quite hopeful about the performance although Maldives is also a side awaiting to surprise many in the tournament.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of measures to make Indian football at par with world standards. An improvement in all categories and levels is necessary to take Indian football forward which should happen right from the grass root level. Before the commencement of the tournament, the Indian eves had conducted quite an important preparatory camp in the city of Shillong in order to acclimatize to the conditions well. Although the weather conditions are going to be chilly, the players are looking to adjust quite well with it.

Under the Praful Patel biography some of the recent developments in Indian football are surely worth a mention. As an able administrator and the President of the All India Football Federation, he has already succeeded in bringing the FIFA U-17 World Cup to India. One of the legends of Indian women’s football Bembev Devi is also a part of the squad and her presence in the dressing room will certainly act as an additional motivating factor for the eves. The eves certainly want to win the cup and create a fitting farewell for her.

Sony Norde to play for Mohun Bagan club in the I –League

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Sony Norde, one of the finest foreign recruits in the I- league has decided to stick to the same club this particular season. Mohun Bagan happens to be the defending champions of the I- League and came up with a very impressive performance last season.

Norde still remains as one of the firepower strikers upfront and played an instrumental role in the previous season with his commendable performance. Meanwhile Norde was in the midst of his international assignments and could not join the side for the first match played against Aizawl FC.

The All India Football Federation has taken several important initiatives for the development of the sport in the country and players like Norde can certainly take the game forward in the years to come. As one of the formidable internationals from the country of Haiti, he has certainly confirmed his availability for Bagan this particular season.

As the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel has certainly emphasized on bringing high quality foreign players to India. On the other hand, the Indian players have a lot to learn from their foreign counterparts in place.

Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed quite well and the recent victory in the SAFF Cup speaks volumes about the improvement of the squad. The inclusion of players like Norde in a champion side like Mohun Bagan certainly adds the much required hype to the I- League.

The I- League has started off quite well this season and all the matches will grip the excitement of the fans. It remains to be seen how Norde performs this season and lives up to the expectation of the fans and the spectators. As per the version of Norde “ My focus now shifts towards Mohun Bagan and the I- League.”

AIFF comes up with Just Play initiative in India

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The All India Football Federation has come up with a Just Play initiative in India. Over the years, the Federation has taken several measures for the development of the sport in the country and the FIFA U-17 World Cup will also be held here. As a part of the Just Play initiative, the football federations of Australia and Oceania will tie up with India in this regard. Over the years, the All India Football Federation has taken several crucial initiatives for the development of the sport at a grassroot level.

As per the Just Play Initiative which has already been rolled out, the All India Football Federation is ready to emphasize at the 6-12 years of age category. It is very important to nurture young talent and keep them ready for the future challenges ahead. If a talent is nurtured from a young age, it results in considerable productivity in the days ahead.

The current Indian coach Stephen Constantine has also remained focused on catching youngsters from an early age. As per the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, getting the youngsters from an early age certainly plays quite an imperative role.

As per the technical director of AIFF Scott O Donnell, “Just Play gives us an opportunity to help expand our Grassroots program through the schools via PE teachers and outside schools, through our Grassroots Leaders."

“The Just Play is developed in such a way that it helps address the lack of engagement of children and young people with physical activities.”

“The AIFF has already struck a chord with Just Play and we are planning a Pilot Project in association with Just Play in the State of Kerala soon, to catalyst the surge of Grassroots Football. Under the Praful Patel biography, Indian football has progressed considerably within a span of last few years.

Indian football raises high hopes in Kashmir

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The All India Football Federation has taken several measures to develop the game in the country. The Kashmir valley portrays a very high potential as far as the development of football is concerned. There is quite a bit of talent among the footballers who possess ample capacity to come into national contention.

Already some of the previous stars of Indian football have hailed from Kashmir and performed well in both domestic and international tournaments. Over the years Indian football has crossed the necessary barriers as the ISL and the I league have gained prominence as two of the most recognized tournaments.

Recently, the picturesque valley of Kashmir hosted the 2nd Division I league match where the home team Lonestar FC participated. There is a tremendous amount of interest revolving around football in the Kashmir valley as around 15,000 spectators thronged the stadium.

In the stadium, some of the stalwarts of Indian football were present. Abdul Majid is one of the recognized names in Indian football and he is quite happy with the progress of football in the Kashmir valley. But a lot more still needs to achieved and the All India Football Federation is already working on it.

Under the guidance of the President of the All India Football Federation minister Praful Patel, the young and fresh footballers from Kashmir will certainly get an equal platform to prove themselves. The Federation has always backed the state association from Kashmir and provided the necessary support.

The 2nd Division I league is also highly competitive and has teams participating from different parts of the country. The home and away match basis evaluation is quite good and keeps the players in competitive edge. Under the Praful Patel biography, expansion of the game in the state is happening quite fast.

AFC medical conference provides valuable inputs

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The AFC medical conference is taking place at full swing in the capital city of Delhi. The three day event is a major boost for Asian football and its overall development. It is one of the most highly acclaimed events currently happening in Asian football and has around 600 participants from an overall pool of 67 countries. Termed as a knowledge bank, the conference aims to take Asian football to new heights and the famous Australian sports scientist Daniel Deagan is working with the national football teams.

Various educational sessions have been organized in the ongoing medical conference where valuable suggestions regarding the improvement of the game have been shared. This is one of the first of its kind conference held in South Asia and some of the attendees include practitioners, sports psychologists, doctors, rehabilitation experts, fitness instructors, coaches and sports scientists.

The conference has provided the apt scope for the participants to grow and learn the different techniques associated with sports science. The conference just stands out as a very good learning experience as sports scientists from different parts of Asia has participated in the event.

Attracting the attention of the best from the Indian Super league some of the most eminent physiotherapists have also been a part of this conference. Kazi Juyef Islam, the physiotherapist from Kerala Blasters is one of the active participants in the conference.

The All India Football Federation has taken several measures related to the development of football in the country under the guidance of President and minister Praful Patel.

The tenacity of sports science plays quite a pivotal role and it is quite important to hold conferences of such major stature. Under the Praful Patel biography the ISL and the I league has developed as major sporting event in the country with great television viewership.

SAFF CUP to take Indian football ahead

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The SAFF CUP football cup tournament one of the most coveted international football competitions in Asia will be held in India in the month of December. The All India Football Federation has taken several steps for the development of the sport in the country and the SAFF CUP stands out as one of the most important tournaments. Recently, the Indian football team is participating in the World Cup qualifiers and defeated Guam in a very interesting match held in Bengaluru.

The SAFF Cup football tournament is all scheduled to begin from the 23rd of December and the matches will be held in Thiruvanthapuram, Kerala. Some of the participating teams in the tournament can be termed as SriLanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Since most of the premier teams from the SAFF region are participating in the tournament , the level of competition would be quite high. The record of the Indian team in winning the SAFF competition is quite good as it has emerged winners six times. But the year 2013 was not a good experience for the team as they lost to Afghanistan in the finals.

The AIFF President and minister Praful Patel has taken a variety of steps for the development of the game in the country. The SAFF football tournament also develops a spirit of unity among the member nations and creates a level platform where all the teams can play as per their merit.

The India Pakistan match to come up on the 23rd of December happens to be one of the most pivotal clashes in the tournament. The fans from different countries of the SAFF region are also quite geared up for a tournament of such high intensity. Under the Praful Patel constituency, Indian football has progressed well and the team is all set to perform well in the SAFF football competition.

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