The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Government of Telangana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch India’s first FIFA Talent Academy for girls at the Gachibowli Stadium Complex. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Telangana Sports Conclave here on Saturday.
The national federation, in coordination with FIFA, will lead operations, technical framework, talent scouting and training curriculum. The Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) will oversee infrastructure, logistics, education, financial and welfare support.
“This marks a defining moment in our journey towards equitable football development. The academy will inspire a generation of footballers who can dream of representing India at the highest levels. This is a strong step forward towards our goal of qualifying for the under-17 men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups,” AIFF president Shri Kalyan Chaubey said.
The academy will offer year-round high-performance training to 60 athletes – 30 boys (u-14) and 30 girls (u-16), with 10 players in each category hailing from Telangana.
Published – August 02, 2025 08:33 pm IST
