Indian soccer legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Thursday filed a contemporary nomination for the put up of president forward of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections to be held on September 2.
The 45-year-old former Indian captain’s nomination was proposed by the Andhra Football Association (AFA) and accredited by the Rajasthan FA.
Bhaichung stated, “I’ve filed my nomination for the put up of AIFF President and I really feel that I’m the suitable particular person for the put up.
“I’ve performed lots of sports activities for the nation and prime golf equipment and I do know one thing in regards to the administrative facet in addition to I’m within the Mission Olympic Cell of the Sports Ministry in addition to different committees. I would like Indian soccer to succeed in new heights.”
Bhaichung had earlier filed his nomination for the put up of president and was supported by his former teammate Deepak Mandal and eminent ladies’s footballer Madhu Kumari.
Former Mohun Bagan goalkeeper and West Bengal BJP chief Kalyan Choubey has additionally filed his nomination and is taken into account a robust favourite for the highest put up.
Choubey’s nomination was proposed by the Gujarat Football Association and accredited by Arunachal Pradesh.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
