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The meeting, held to formalise the electoral roadmap, saw participation from the current
Governance and Transition Plans
As part of the administrative transition, the federation resolved to extend the tenure of the existing executive committee. The current leadership will remain in place until December 30, or until the newly elected committee officially assumes office, whichever occurs first. This extension provides a buffer period to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.
These upcoming elections arrive at a pivotal moment for the sport in India. The AIFF has been actively working to align its internal governance structure with its constitution, while simultaneously meeting the specific regulatory requirements set forth by international and continental governing bodies. The active presence of FIFA and AFC officials at the SGBM underscores the international interest in the federation's adherence to these governance standards.
The outcome of the December 20 vote will determine the leadership team tasked with guiding the federation through its next term. The new committee will be responsible for managing the national football teams, overseeing domestic competition structures, and driving the federation's ongoing development programmes. The AIFF previously held elections in September 2022, which resulted in the appointment of Kalyan Chaubey as president and N A Haris as senior vice-president.
