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AIFF Invites Retired Footballers for Governance Roles
AIFF invites retired footballers to join its governance roster under the National Sports Governance Act.
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited applications from retired footballers for inclusion in its Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOM) roster, a key step in implementing the National Sports Governance Act that the federation adopted during its Special General Body Meeting in May.
Under the new rules, the AIFF will create separate rosters of 20 male and 20 female Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit. From these, at least four voting members - two men and two women - will join the federation's General Body. This change gives former players a direct voice in the AIFF's decision-making process.
According to the AIFF notification, applicants must be Indian citizens, at least 25 years old, of sound mind, and retired from competitive play. They should not have participated in any event leading to district, state, or national selection for at least one year before applying. Candidates must also meet at least one of the specified eligibility criteria based on tiers.
