{"id":10377,"date":"2012-06-23T16:54:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-23T16:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/2012\/06\/aiff-launches-platinum-jubilee\/"},"modified":"2018-06-04T17:03:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-04T17:03:38","slug":"aiff-launches-platinum-jubilee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dwarkaparichay.com\/blog\/aiff-launches-platinum-jubilee\/","title":{"rendered":"AIFF launches Platinum Jubilee celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nAll India Football Federation turned 75 on Saturday (June 23). It was on this day in Shimla that All India Football Federation was launched way back in 1937. The Football Federation commemorated the occasion by launching the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations at the Headquarters, the Football House on the day. The celebrations continue till June 22, 2013.<\/p>\n
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\nFormer India Captain and legendary footballer Chuni Goswami unfurled the flag to mark the beginning of the celebrations. AIFF Senior Vice Presidents AR Khaleel and Subrata Dutta were also present as were Hardev Jadeja, Ankur Dutta, Tempo Bhutia and Sunil Bharadwaj.<\/p>\n

Goswami also unveiled AIFF\u2019s Platinum Jubilee logo. AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das looked back the path travelled so far. \u201cIt is a momentous day for all football lovers. The AIFF which was launched in 1937 is now 75 years old. We stay proud of our history,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also stressed on the future plans ahead. \u201cAIFF has big plans for the development of football specially the launch of Youth Academies which will go a long way in improving and developing the game in India,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

AIFF President Praful Patel in his message said: \u201cIt is indeed a great occasion that we are 75 years old. I am sure that with the programme undertaken in the Platinum Jubilee year we will go a long way in creating the right impetus to take Indian football to the next level in due course.\u201d<\/p>\n

Goswami also lauded the AIFF over the recent appointment of foreign coaches. \u201cI need to mention that AIFF has brought in quality coaching staff in all age groups. It\u2019s up to the Indian Coaches who work with them to learn the finer points of the trade,\u201d he commented.<\/p>\n

A short documentary film, \u2018Glory of Indian Football\u2019 was also screened at the Football House. Besides, Goswami was presented a bouquet of flowers by AR Khaleel, Subrata Dutta, Ankur Datta and Hardev Jadeja. Kushal Das presented Goswami a memento and Subrata Dutta presented him with a shawl.<\/p>\n

The Military Pipe Band of Rajputana Rifles performed on the occasion. \u201cSaare Jahan se Accha,\u201d was played in honour of the guests. The AIFF staff were also present on the occasion.<\/p>\n

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