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"Its like a mini World Cup": Winger Nikhil Poojary excited to represent In
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In the tournament, India have been drawn in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup, where they will face the likes of Australia (January 13), Uzbekistan (January 18), and Syria (January 23), as per an All India Football Federation (AIFF). While the group looks relatively tough, Poojary and the boys ar
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AIFF president evaluates possibility of implementing 'Additional Video Rev
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
"The President's recommendation aims to consider the extension of the existing technical infrastructure to accommodate an 'on-demand' video review request from the referees through a multi-angle, multi-camera broadcast feed," AIFF said in an official statement.
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AFC Asian Cup: Three wise men dream of displaying right intent in Doha
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India are all set to participate in the AFC Asian Cup for the fifth time in history, once the ball gets rolling in Doha, Qatar, on January 13, the previous editions being in 1964, 1984, 2011, and 2019
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'Mature man' Chhangte ready for road ahead
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Over the last couple of years, the diminutive winger has put in some inspiring performances that have now made him a key member of the Blue Tigers' squad. While Chhangte had missed selection for the final squad for the Asian Cup in 2019, his selection for the 2023 edition came as no surprise
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Top NRI athletes welcome PM Modi's vision for Pravasi Sports
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
HIPSA is planning several tournaments involving overseas Indian youth and recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Haryana Government for the development and promotion of Kabaddi, in particular focussing on overseas Indian women Kabaddi players. The ultimate aim being to
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"Time to work with more intensity, passion": Sandesh Jhingan on AFC Asian
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
While the first edition in 1964 remains India's most successful stint at the Asian Cup after they finished runners-up behind Israel (it was a round-robin tournament), the Blue Tigers have never made it past the group stage after that
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Miracle Worker Milutinovic comes calling in Blue Tigers' training
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Former coach Bora Milutinovic from Serbia may be well past his glory days, but what glorious days they have been. To coach five teams like Mexico (1986), Costa Rica (1990), United States of America (1994), Nigeria (1998), and China (2002) to five consecutive FIFA World Cups is no mean feat,
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AIFF president calls for accountability on part of refereeing in India's t
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has called for an urgent need for accountability on the part of the Referee Department, urging officials to take serious note of the continuous errors and mounting refereeing issues this season in India's top two leagues, the ISL and the I-League
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Hardworking, humble Blue Tigers 'impress' newly-appointed assistant coach
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Blue Tigers have put their grand reception in Doha behind them, and have now begun training for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. While there are plenty of familiar faces around, a few are yet to make their senior international debut
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We need to be clinical against superior opponents: Igor Stimac
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
India made history as the first among the 23 visiting teams to reach Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks remaining until the Blue Tigers' inaugural match against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his team find themselves pressed for time.
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We respect all but fear none: Jhingan as fans light up Doha night with wel
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Drawn in Group B against Australia (January 13), Uzbekistan (January 18), and Syria (January 23), India have a tough road ahead. However, the Blue Tigers are firmly backing their abilities.
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AIFF condoles demise of former India defender Prabir Majumdar
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A stylish wing-back of the 1960s and 1970s, Majumdar was a member of the Indian team in the 1974 Asian Games
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