World governing body FIFA on Friday lifted the ban imposed on AIFF as fans on Twitter were extremely happy with the development. all India The football federation suffered a major setback on 15 August when FIFA imposed a ban for “undue influence from third parties” and took 11 days to revoke it.
“The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to lift the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to undue influence of third parties,” FIFA said in a statement.
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“The decision was taken after receiving confirmation by FIFA that the mandate of the Committee of Administrators that had been set up to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated and that the AIFF Administration would acquire full control over the day-to-day affairs of the AIFF. Had taken.” Said further.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia wrote on Twitter, “Amazing news. FIFA lifts ban on Indian football.
wonderful news. FIFA lifts ban on Indian football pic.twitter.com/srcmaJQnAt
— bhaichung bhutia (@bhaichung15) 26 August 2022
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Play Anurag Thakur also posted a message on Twitter and said that this is a victory for all football fans.
“Pleasure to share that the Bureau of the FIFA Council has today decided to lift the suspension of the AIFF with immediate effect. FIFA U-17 Women’s World The Cup 2022 to be held on 11-30 October 2022 will go as planned in India! A win for all football fans!” Thakur tweeted.
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has today decided to lift the suspension of the AIFF with immediate effect.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 to be held on 11-30 October 2022 will be held as planned in India!
A win for all football ️ fans!
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) 26 August 2022
The apex court postponed the August 28 elections of the AIFF by a week to allow the changed electorate and the nomination process to begin.
AIFF Acting General Secretary Sunando Dhar welcomed the move and thanked FIFA, AFC and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for his role in lifting the ban.
“The darkest times of Indian football are finally over. FIFA has lifted the suspension imposed on the AIFF on the midnight of 15 August.
“We thank FIFA and the AFC, especially AFC Secretary General Datuk Seri Windsor John, for guiding us through such difficult times. We also take this opportunity to thank the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Hon’ble Sports Minister Shri Anurag Thakur ji for standing firmly with us at this critical juncture,” said Dhar.
The order comes on a fresh petition filed by the Sports Ministry, seeking modification of the court’s orders of May 18 and August 3, after consultation with FIFA.
The AIFF elections will now be held on September 2, with veteran Bhaichung Bhutia and former goalkeeper Kalyan Choubey set to have a direct fight for the president’s post.
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