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The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Chaubey meets Udhayanidhi to discuss roadmap for women's football development in TN
All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey met Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday to discuss the roadmap for women's football development in the State. 'I have spoken with the Dy. CM, who is also the Sports Minister, and we discussed on to take over three districts — Erode and Dindigul are two of them. These districts have over 100 women players aged between 13 and 16. In Chennai alone, there are 20 (women) players above 19 years of age,' Chaubey told The Hindu. Tamil Nadu won the Senior Women's National Championship in 2023 and bagged silver at the Khelo India Youth Games this month. 'The AIFF wishes to provide technical support to Tamil Nadu women footballers, and also identify nearly 20 former footballers who have played for a significant number of years and give them coaching education, preferably through an elected member association, and in collaboration with the sports department of the Government of Tamil Nadu,' Chaubey said. Chaubey was here with AIFF vice-president N.A. Haris. He hoped the elections of the Tamil Nadu Football Association (TNFA) — scheduled on Saturday – would finish quickly. The TNFA has not had an election since 2018, with its last Annual General Meeting in Salem in 2014, jeopardising men's and women's leagues here. 'The AIFF, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India, conducted 87 leagues in 2023-24 and 63 leagues in 2024-25 under the name 'Asmita' across three age groups, U-15, U-17, U-30,' Chaubey said. 'However, none of these leagues took place in Tamil Nadu,' he added.
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First Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey claims ‘elitist mindset' and ‘jealousy' reason behind criticism directed at him
Former India goalkeeper Chaubey, who is also part of the Bharatiya Janata Party and has served as AIFF president since 2022, added that any criticism directed towards him was ultimately harmful for Indian football. read more Kalyan Chaubey entered politics after retiring from football, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2015, seven years before being appointed AIFF president. PTI Kalyan Chaubey's tenure as All India Football Federation (AIFF) president has been far from smooth ever since the former India goalkeeper took over the role in 2022, finding himself mired in multiple controversies and facing corruption allegations. Chaubey's administrative abilities particularly came under the scanner after as Blue Tigers coach last year following a prolonged lean patch, with the Croatian going on to sensationally claim that . STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'People are jealous that a person from the grassroots has come this far' Chaubey, who also happens to be part of the Bharatiya Janata Party, hit back at the criticism that he has faced so far as AIFF chief, particularly after firing Stimac, claiming 'elitist mindset' and 'jealousy' as well as the fact that he comes from a humble background are why people have been pointing fingers at him. 'Most of the allegations against me have been proved wrong. We still have an elitist mindset. People are jealous that a person from the grassroots has come this far. If the AIFF president was a high-profile minister or a top industrialist I do not think people would have dared to badmouth him,' Chaubey, who played for two of India's top clubs Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, told The Telegraph. More from Football Chaubey went on to claim that any criticism directed at him was also a criticism of Indian football. 'They do not realise that by painting a negative picture about me, they are harming Indian football in the process. Spreading lies just for the sake of it does not enhance the brand of Indian football,' the 48-year-old added. The Indian football team has witnessed a sharp decline since registering a series of strong performances in 2023, with the and currently finding themselves at the 127th spot. India's lack of depth in terms of talent has also come under the focus with legendary forward Sunil Chhetri having to come out of retirement for the recent AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Bangladesh in Shillong, which , in which the visiting team could have registered a victory with a bit of luck. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We did not prepare well for the Bangladesh match. Maybe complacency was one of the reasons for an unimpressive show in Shillong. But against Hong Kong we will put up a good show,' Chaubey told the Kolkata-based newspaper, looking forward to India's next Asian Cup qualifying game, against Hong Kong on 10 June.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Jaganmohan Reddy attacks TDP, says Chandrababu Naidu behind 'real liquor scam'
31:17 Speaking at India Today's State of the States: Sikkim at 50, Bhaichung Bhutia pointed out that India's FIFA ranking has dropped from 96 in 2017 to 127 in 2024 — a sharp decline that has occurred during Kalyan Chaubey's tenure as AIFF President. The regression reflects deeper structural issues that continue to plague Indian football.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Jyoti Malhotra knowingly spoke to ISI officials during Op Sindoor: Sources
31:17 Speaking at India Today's State of the States: Sikkim at 50, Bhaichung Bhutia pointed out that India's FIFA ranking has dropped from 96 in 2017 to 127 in 2024 — a sharp decline that has occurred during Kalyan Chaubey's tenure as AIFF President. The regression reflects deeper structural issues that continue to plague Indian football.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rare video shows baby Great Hornbill preparing for first flight in Kerala
31:17 Speaking at India Today's State of the States: Sikkim at 50, Bhaichung Bhutia pointed out that India's FIFA ranking has dropped from 96 in 2017 to 127 in 2024 — a sharp decline that has occurred during Kalyan Chaubey's tenure as AIFF President. The regression reflects deeper structural issues that continue to plague Indian football.
