Agreements & MoUs12 May 2026
AIFF and Odisha Government Renew 5-Year MoU for Youth Football Development
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AIFF and Odisha's DSYS signed a renewed 5-year MoU for youth football development
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Original MoU was signed in November 2023 under AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy initiative
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Signed by Vijay Yeddula (DSYS Director) and M. Satyanarayan (AIFF Deputy Secretary General)
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AIFF Technical Director Syed Sabir Pasha was present
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AIFF handles technical development; DSYS provides infrastructure and financial support
- ●MoU Duration: 5 years (renewed)
- ●Original MoU: November 2023
- ●Backed by: FIFA's Talent Development Scheme
- ●Odisha CM (2026): Mohan Charan Majhi (BJP)
- ●AIFF President: Kalyan Chaubey
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Governing body for football in India; affiliated to FIFA and AFC
Head: Kalyan Chaubey (President)HQ: New Delhi
FIFA
World football governing body
Head: Gianni Infantino (President)HQ: Zurich, Switzerland
The AIFF was founded in 1937 and became a FIFA member in 1948. The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy is part of FIFA's global Talent Development Scheme. Odisha hosts elite youth football programs and is also home to several ISL clubs. The renewed MoU establishes structured governance, performance benchmarks, and financial commitments, replacing the looser framework of 2023.
Exam Relevance
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Expected Questions
- ★Which state signed an MoU with AIFF in May 2026 for youth football development?
- ★Where is AIFF headquartered?
Key Terms
AIFF
All India Football Federation, founded 1937, HQ New Delhi
FIFA Talent Development Scheme
FIFA's global initiative to identify and develop young football talent
Must Remember
- •AIFF founded: 1937; FIFA member: 1948
- •AIFF President (2026): Kalyan Chaubey
- •Original AIFF-Odisha MoU: November 2023
Exam Tips
- •Link Odisha with sports hosting—hockey, football, athletics
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