Bhutia’s name is the most prominent among the seven applications filed so far. Kalyan Choubey, Manvinder Singh, Shaji Prabhakaran, NA Harris, Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Valanka Alemao are in the fray.
Bhutia’s name is the most prominent among the seven applications filed so far. Kalyan Choubey, Manvinder Singh, Shaji Prabhakaran, NA Harris, Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Valanka Alemao are in the fray.
Seeing the brainstorming process initiated by the Supreme Court in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as an opportunity to rectify the system, India’s most celebrated football icon Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday submitted his nomination for the post of President of the National Federation. .
Bhutia’s name is the most prominent among the seven applications filed so far. Kalyan Choubey, Manvinder Singh, Shaji Prabhakaran, NA Harris, Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Valanka Alemao are in the fray.
With his name doing the rounds ever since the Supreme Court-appointed CoA announced the election of a new executive committee, the former India captain finally accepted the demands of his fraternity and submitted his papers.
much to contribute
“I think we, as former footballers, would love to contribute to the development of Indian football. Ever since the federation was formed, I think there have been very few footballers in the administration,” Bhutia said. Hindu, “I think footballers don’t have much voice for the development of Indian football. There (at AIFF) there have always been non-football players. So this is an opportunity to serve Indian football and take football forward.”
Bhutia was hopeful that the process of change initiated by the Supreme Court order and the suspension of the AIFF by FIFA would improve the governance system.
Tough decision, but…
“I think FIFA suspending AIFF was a bit harsh decision, but at the same time it has also given an opportunity to correct the system and ensure that all stakeholders work and get the right people for the betterment of football. To take it further,” he said.
Bhutia said he is looking forward to the next hearing in the Supreme Court on Monday, when the future course of action with regard to the election process will be decided.