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AIFF to hold General Elections on December 20 | Sports-Games
- On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the All India Football Federation held its Special General Body Meeting in Kolkata, officially scheduling general elections for December 20, 2026.
- The federation extended the current Executive Committee's tenure until December 30, 2026, to allow time for implementing the National Sports Governance Act, which delayed the electoral process.
- Former Haryana State Election Commissioner Rajeev Sharma was appointed Electoral Officer to oversee the process, while officials from FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation attended to ensure international oversight.
- Incumbent AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey, elected in September 2022 for a four-year term, will see the electoral process bring fresh leadership to Indian football governance.
- Officials gathered in Kolkata during the men's team's international friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay, where the federation also clarified it did not fund the visiting World Cup nations' travel.
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AIFF finally sets date for much-awaited elections
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced that its much-anticipated elections will take place on December 20. This decision, made at a Special General Body Meeting attended by FIFA and AFC officials, aims to resolve governance uncertainties and elect new office-bearers at a critical time for Indian football. Rajeev Sharma has been appointed as the electoral officer.
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C 28%
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