City
Epaper

Futsal has the potential to be a game-changer for India: AIFF

By IANS | Updated: November 15, 2021 16:15 IST

New Delhi, Nov 15 Following the successful completion of the Futsal Club Championship, All India Football Federation (AIFF) ...

Open in App

New Delhi, Nov 15 Following the successful completion of the Futsal Club Championship, All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das said the shorter version of the beautiful game has "tremendous potential".

The Championship came to an end on Saturday at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here, as Delhi FC were crowned champions.

"I am very happy and I think Futsal has got tremendous potential in the country. I think this tournament will be a game-changer for futsal in India," said Das.

He continued on the development and the aims of AIFF on futsal in the future. "Futsal is what we want to do going forward, we wanted to do it a couple of years ago as well but had to delay the plans due to the pandemic. For the next edition of the tournament, I hope we will have spectators in the stadium."

On the other hand, Asian Football Confederation also praised the apex body of Indian Football for the "fantastic job". Jacob Joseph, Senior Development Officer Futsal and Beach Soccer, AFC, was also present to grace the grand finale played between Mohammedan SC and the eventual champions Delhi FC.

"It was a fantastic match between the two finalists, Mohammedan SC and Delhi FC. The AIFF have done a fantastic job in organising the inaugural edition of the tournament, and I would like to thank the federation for organising this event in such fashion. We will continue to support the federation in their future endeavours as well," said Joseph.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Odisha FCJacob josephdelhiNew DelhiAll India Football FederationKushal DasThe new delhi municipal councilDelhi south-west`delhiDelhi capitalSouth delhi district administration
Open in App

Related Stories

EntertainmentAdivi Sesh appeals to Honorable Chief Justice of India & Delhi Chief Minister against Mass Confinement of Street Dogs

NationalDelhi: Animal Rights Activists, Rescuers and Dog Lovers Detained for Protesting Against Supreme Court Order on Stray Dogs (Watch Video)

NationalAir India to Suspend Direct Delhi–Washington Services from September 1, Offers Alternate Routes

National'Some people might...': PM Modi Takes 'Kosi' Jibe at Opposition Ahead of Bihar Assembly Polls (Watch Video)

NationalDelhi Wall Collapse: 8 Killed As Wall Collapses in Hari Nagar Amid Heavy Rainfall

Football Realted Stories

FootballCristiano Ronaldo Engaged to Georgina Rodriguez After 8 Years Together (See Pic)

FootballDurand Cup: Rangdajied fight back but NorthEast United salvage draw in Group E final

FootballIndia U20 Women join seniors in Asian Cup to cap historic double

FootballMSSA Inter-School Football Tournament: Cathedral, John Connon clinch boys U-16 division I title

FootballDurand Cup: Indian Army FT wins but fails to qualify for quarterfinals