India should target FIFA Top 50 Rankings: Sports Minister sets high-target
India aims for a FIFA top 50 ranking in 10 years with grassroots football initiatives, including new academies and a focus on nurturing young talent. Collaborative efforts between AIFF and the Sports Ministry promise long-term development for Indian football.
In Short
- Sports Ministry announced plans to establish four additional academies
- Mandaviya emphasised grassroots football as key to India’s FIFA goals
- Kalyan Chaubey prioritized nurturing U-13 teams for long-term success
India’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed optimism about the country’s ambitious grassroots football development plans, stating they aim to propel India into FIFA’s top 50 rankings within the next decade. During a special briefing session on November 28 with All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey, both leaders shared their vision for a transformative journey in Indian football.
India Today