Ladakh Football Association to receive support from AIFF
AIFF's vice president Subrata Dutta said the Ladakh Football Association will receive technical support and administrative from the Federation.
Published : Sep 08, 2021 13:27 IST
The Ladakh Football Association (LFA), with 35 clubs under its aegis, is aiming for affiliation from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which has promised full support to the body in its endeavour to promote the sport here.
The Ladakh Football Association launched its logo on September 6 and present on occasion were dignitaries from the AIFF, including its senior vice president Subrata Dutta, treasurer ZA Thakur and assistant general secretary (Administration) Lt. Col BMR Mehta. The other dignitaries to attend included Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Mohd. Ali Chandan (president of the Kargil district association), and Tashi Gyalson (chairman, Ladakh Football Association) among others.
The logo ceremony was followed by a small documentary exploring the developments and work done by LFA in Ladakh.
On the possibility of Ladakh FA's affiliation, AIFF VP Dutta said: "Ladakh FA can get the recognition of AIFF if they properly follow the process of AIFF constitution. The AIFF shall support LFA at all levels after the affiliation. Be it technical support or administrative."
"The footballers of Ladakh, be it kids or seniors will go through a talent scouting process and their game would be monitored. If they are good, they will be given a chance at the national Level.
"They would get an opportunity to play and show their talent and make Ladakh proud. AIFF is here to show them the right direction and give them all support," added Dutta.
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Ladakh FA, in partnership with Minerva Punjab Academy, had organised trials to recruit players in the 6-10 age group. The selected children were awarded 10-year-contracts with 100 per cent scholarship for training along with free education and accommodation.