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The All India Football Federation is set to host a FIFA Capacity Building Workshop specifically for women administrators in New Delhi. This three-day event will feature FIFA experts delivering sessions on crucial topics like leadership, governance, and marketing. Around 50 female administrators from across India's football ecosystem will participate in this empowerment initiative. The workshop aims to build a strong foundation of skilled administrators who can drive football development at various levels.

Key Points: AIFF Hosts FIFA Capacity Workshop for Women Football Administrators

  • FIFA experts Simon Toselli and team lead three-day workshop in New Delhi
  • Training covers leadership, governance, and media management skills
  • Participants from IWL clubs and State Associations nationwide
  • Goal to develop administrators for clubs and national teams
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AIFF to host FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for administrators in New Delhi

AIFF organizes FIFA Capacity Building Workshop in New Delhi to empower 50 women administrators with leadership, governance, and marketing skills for football development.

"The initiative aims to empower women in administration by enhancing their essential technical knowledge and leadership abilities. - AIFF Official Website"

New Delhi, August 30

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will host a FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators in New Delhi from September 2 to 4, as per the official website of AIFF.

The sessions will be delivered by FIFA experts Simon Toselli, Natcha Tarateerasam, and Pema Tshering, during this three-day workshop, which will bring together around 50 female administrators from across the nation, including representatives from Indian Women's League (IWL) clubs, State Associations, the Sports Authority of India, as well as team managers of the various Indian women's national teams, and coaches.

The initiative aims to empower women in administration by enhancing their essential technical knowledge and leadership abilities. The broader goal is to cultivate administrators capable of leading the game forward in clubs, state associations, and national teams.

Participants will receive training on a diverse range of subject,s including leadership and communication, good governance, marketing, PR and media management, safeguarding, Club licensing and Academy Accreditation, and Grassroots Football Development.

Recently, India stamped their authority in South Asia with a commanding 5-0 victory over Nepal at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on Friday, August 29, 2025, to clinch the SAFF U17 Women's Championship 2025 title in style. The Young Tigresses led 3-0 at half-time.

The victory lifted India to 15 points from five matches, an unassailable lead at the top of the table. Second-placed Bangladesh's slip-up earlier in the day (a 1-1 draw against hosts Bhutan) ensured the title for India.

Pearl Fernandes (15', 43') and Divyani Linda (79', 90+2') both scored a brace each. Nira Chanu Longjam (5') also scored the other goal.

With the trophy secured, five wins in as many matches, 27 goals scored, and none conceded, India will now turn to their last match of the championship against Bangladesh on Sunday. Once billed as a title-decider, the clash will instead be a chance for the Young Tigresses to finish the tournament unbeaten.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative but hope this isn't just another workshop that doesn't lead to actual implementation. We need sustained programs, not one-off events. The talent is there - just needs proper guidance and infrastructure.
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Ananya R
️27 goals scored and none conceded! What an incredible performance by our Young Tigresses 🐯 This workshop combined with such results gives me hope that women's football in India is finally getting the attention it deserves.
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Sarah B
The inclusion of topics like marketing, PR, and media management is crucial. Football isn't just about playing - it's about building brands and engaging fans. Hope this helps create more professional women's clubs in India.
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Vikram M
Good step by AIFF. But they should also ensure equal opportunities for women coaches and referees. Administration is important, but we need women across all aspects of football management.
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Divya L
Pearl Fernandes and Divyani Linda with braces! 🥅 These young players are making us proud. Hope the administrators learning from FIFA experts can create pathways for more such talents to shine internationally.

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