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AIFF, FIFA brainstorm on India Talent Development Scheme

Last updated : May 04, 2023 20:05
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May 03, 2023 20:05

NEW DELHI: Delegates from FIFA are currently in India for a three-day meeting with the AIFF to help inculcate the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) in the country.

FIFA delegates Juerg Nepfer, head of Technical Development Services, and Chokey Nima, Regional Technical consultant, Global Football Development, South Asia, met with AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Dr Shaji Prabhakaran on Day 1 of the meet.

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