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AIFF Elections Set for December 20 Amidst Governance Overhaul
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News18•04-10-2026, 19:00
AIFF Elections Set for December 20 Amidst Governance Overhaul
- •The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced December 20 as the date for its much-anticipated elections, resolving uncertainty over the timing of new office-bearers' polls.
- •The decision was made at a Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) in Kolkata, attended by AIFF Executive Committee members, representatives from member associations, and officials from FIFA and the AFC.
- •Rajeev Sharma, former state election commissioner of Haryana, has been appointed as the electoral officer to oversee the election process.
- •The current AIFF executive committee's tenure has been extended until December 30, or until the newly elected committee assumes office, whichever is earlier.
- •The elections are crucial for Indian football's leadership, aligning the AIFF's governance with its constitution and international governing bodies' requirements, with FIFA and AFC closely monitoring the process.
Key Questions Answered
The All India Football Federation decided during its Special General Body Meeting to hold its elections on December 20.
The General Body appointed Rajeev Sharma, the former state election commissioner of Haryana, as the electoral officer to oversee and conduct the election process.
During the previous elections held in September 2022, Kalyan Chaubey was elected president and Karnataka's N A Haris became the senior vice-president.
