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Assam Football Association
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The Assam Football Association (AFA) is one of the 36 Indian State Football Associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation. It administers football in the state of Assam, India. Naba Kumar Doley is the current president and Hemendra Nath Brahma is the current secretary of AFA.[1][2]
Background[edit]
Assam Football Association was formed in 1951, but the game of football has been played since before independence of India. It is affiliated to the AIFF, Assam council of sports and Assam Olympic Association. The association conducts inter-district football tournaments of various age groups for men and women as well as divisional football leagues in Assam. AFA's top division is Assam State Premier League.
Assam Football Pyramid[edit]
The Assam football structure is based on two state level leagues; the top divison Assam State Premier League and second division Assam Club Championship, followed by the district leagues which can go on for many levels.
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Assam State Premier League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assam Club Championship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AFA conducts inter district tournaments for various categories. Those are –
- Khirod Baruah Senior Inter-District Tournament
- Santosh Lahkar Junior Inter-District Tournament
- Girls Inter-District Tournament
- Santosh Mohan Dev Sub Junior Inter-District Tournament
The Guwahati Sports Association has a structure of leagues for the Guwahati based clubs of the state.
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GSA RG Baruah Super Division League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GSA A Division League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GSA B Division League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GSA C Division League | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Naba Kumar Doley elected as president of Assam Football Association".
- ↑ "Assam Football Association". the-aiff.com. AIFF. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
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