The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Sunday introduced that the 2023 version of the SAFF Championship, South Asia’s marquee worldwide match, might be held in Bengaluru from June 21 to July 3.
India might be internet hosting the match for the fourth time and for the primary time because the 2015 version when it was held in Thiruvananthapuram. The AIFF stated that every one the member associations of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) are anticipated to take part within the thirteenth version of the match.
India has gained the match eight instances out of the final 12 editions.
Bengaluru to host 2023 SAFF Championship
learn 👉 https://t.co/1BucGomB6A#vision2047 #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/Gqd8HWN1qP
– Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) March 19, 2023
The match will divide the groups into two teams and play round-robin league matches within the group stage. The prime two sides from every group will advance to the semi-finals. The date of the draw might be introduced later.
“The SAFF Championship is a superb alternative for us to advertise love and brotherhood amongst all of the nations within the South Asian area, and I’m positive that every nationwide workforce participant will do all the pieces of their energy to provide an ideal account of their nations ” AIFF President Kalyan Choubey stated right here.
“I want to welcome all of the visiting groups with open arms as we promote brotherhood throughout borders. Football is among the strongest methods to unfold the message of affection amongst individuals and it’s a proud second for us to host all of them.
A former India worldwide, Choubey has gained the SAFF Championship with the Blue Tigers on two events – in 1999 in Goa and in 2005 in Karachi.
Choubey stated, “I myself have won the SAFF Championship on two occasions, and I can tell you from a sportsperson’s perspective how special it is to lift that trophy and get that medal.”
AIFF normal secretary Shaji Prabhakaran stated, “The metropolis (Bengaluru) has a wealthy soccer historical past and at the moment, with so many sporting achievements right here, its standing as a soccer metropolis is rising quickly.
“Karnataka has, over time, produced a few of the biggest gamers in Indian soccer historical past. They are additionally the newest winners of the National Football Championship.
The SAFF Championship is being organized on the proper time in Bengaluru.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
