18-07-2025
Satyamev Jayate: Inter Kashi reclaim I-League crown after solo CAS battle
When Inter Kashi were finally declared I-League 2024–25 champions, there were no fireworks, no medals, no trophy lifts—just a one-line post on Instagram: Satyamev a club that had its title and promotion stripped by an All India Football Federation (AIFF)-appointed committee in April, the quietness of the moment didn't matter. What mattered was that they were right—and now the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) had confirmed it. Inter Kashi had won the title, fair and will always emerge victorious! #IndianFootball #ILeague #HarHarKashi #Kashi Inter Kashi (@InterKashi) July 18, 2025advertisementSpeaking to India Today after the verdict, club co-founder Aryaman Shukla said: 'Everyone in and around the club understands always believed we were in the right. This just proves it.'The lone fight
'Absolutely,' Aryaman admitted, when asked if the wait disrupted planning. 'We were in limbo—not here, not there. We had ideas, but without clarity, we couldn't act.'The legal path was precise but draining. 'From a procedural point of view, CAS was very efficient. But if it had come sooner, it would've helped not just us, but everyone involved.'And if there was any institutional support along the way? 'This was 100% a solo battle,' Aryaman said. 'If you're talking about external help—there was none.'Congratulations to @InterKashi inon winning their maiden #ILeague title #IndianFootball I-League (@ILeague_aiff) July 18, 2025"The All India Football Federation congratulates Inter Kashi FC on being adjudged champions of I-League 2024-25, in reference to the judgment passed by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Friday, July 18, 2025," the AIFF statement what now?Now that CAS has ruled in their favour, Inter Kashi are, on record, I-League champions and logically the next team to be promoted to the Indian Super League. But there's a promotion and relegation not fully enforced yet, and the ISL's future structure still unclear, the club's big win has landed in uncertain territory. 'One step at a time,' Aryaman said. 'We've started planning internally again, but we still don't have clarity on the ISL situation.'We knew on April 6thThe World knows todayInter Kashi. Remember the name! #IndianFootball #HarHarKashi #Kashi #ILeague Inter Kashi (@InterKashi) July 18, 2025The long-term uncertainty may have taken some shine off the victory, but for now, Inter Kashi are holding onto what matters most: the league title they earned, and the fight they didn't give up for the fans who stayed loyal throughout?'To our fans—thank you,' Aryaman said. 'We're only in our second season as a club. To have achieved this much already means a lot. But this is just the beginning.'- Ends
