2023 SAFF Championship

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that the 2023 edition of the SAFF Championship, South Asia’s most prestigious international football tournament, will be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 3. This marks India’s fourth time hosting ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

What is White Card in Football Match?

The referees show red and yellow cards for foul play in Football. These cards have been in the game since the inception of the FIFA World Cup, that is, 1970. However, a white card was recently introduced. The Referee shall ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing for hosting the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India. Key facts The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is the 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. It is ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

Odisha to host Indian Women’s League Football

The All-India Football Federation has announced that, Odisha will host the Indian Women’s League (IWL). However, the but the dates will be announced at the later stage. Highlights The Indian football has been trying to restart the on-field sporting action ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021

IM Vijayan recommended for Padmashri

The All India Football Federation recently recommended the former Indian Captain IM Vijayan for the fourth highest civilian award in India, the Padmashri. Highlights IM Vijayan has scored 40 goals in over 79 matches. He won the Arjuna award in ..

India to host AFC Women’s Cup

On June 5, 2020, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed that India will host 2022 Women’s Asian Cup. This is the first time India is hosting the cup since 1979. Highlights The Asian Football Confederation handed over the hosting rights to ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Mizoram provides industrial status to Sports

The Mizoram State Government has recently provided industrial status to Sports. This has been done by the government to attract investment in the Sports industry. Highlights The Mizoram Government is framing new industrial policy under which the sports have been ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

AIFF Golden Baby Leagues handbook 2019-20 launched by Kiren Rijiju

Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju has recently launched the All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s Golden Baby Leagues handbook 2019-20 on the sidelines of the Intercontinental Cup in Ahemadabad. The launch marked the renaming of the ‘AIFF Baby Leagues’ to ‘AIFF ..