The India U-16 National team had also qualified to the quarterfinals of the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 in September 2018. And I am pleased to note the significant impact the decision has made on our emerging nations which include the Philippines, Kyrgyz Republic and of course, India. These include the results of the U-16 team at the recently concluded AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018, where they qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2002 edition, as well as the success of Bengaluru FC who have reached the AFC Cup final in 2016 and the Inter Zone final in 2017 and the Inter Zone semi-final in 2018.Īdditionally, when we decided to expand the competition from 16 to 24 teams, the intent was to provide more Member Associations with more opportunities to benefit from top-class competition. Over the years, we have continued to work closely with the AIFF to raise the standards of the sport through various President Initiatives and development programmes.Īs we have seen, Indian football has produced clear signs that the sport is indeed scaling new heights. The AFC’s Vision and Mission underlines our commitment to provide tailor-made assistance for our Member Associations and as the world second largest community on the planet, we have long recognised the potential of India. India’s performance may have come as a surprise for some, but at the AFC, we are well aware of the remarkable progress of football in the country over the last decade. I believe India can take great pride with their performances in the Continental showpiece.ĭo you feel India has been a surprise package in the tournament? India has performed commendably in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the opening victory against Thailand, which was their first in 55 years in the competition’s history, is testament to the development of Indian football and the continued dedication of the AIFF.ĭespite their narrow defeat against UAE, they showed great character and resilience to compete against one of the tournament’s heavyweights on home soil and anyone who was there will feel India were a little unfortunate. What has been the hallmark of India’s performance in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019? In an exclusive interview, Dato Windsor speaks at length about AFC being “well aware of the of the remarkable progress of football in the country over the last decade.” EXCERPTS: NEW DELHI: Asian Football Confederation General Secretary Dato Windsor John isn’t much surprised with India’s performance in the ongoing AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019. Hero National Beach Soccer Championship.Read Dato' Windsor's full bio here and find out more about the other leaders speaking at Money In Sport 2016. Since its launch in January 2016, Dato’ Windsor has spearheaded the restructuring and transformation journey of the AFC administration to bring to life the desired outcomes envisaged under the new Vision and Mission. Since taking the helm as the AFC General Secretary in 2015, Dato’ Windsor has been instrumental in the implementation of the AFC’s new Vision and Mission under the guidance of AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. In 2001, Dato’ Windsor joined FIFA as its Development Officer and later served as a performance consultant. He then coached the Selangor President’s Cup team in 1994 and thereafter, went on to hold various positions in several organisations, including the Football Association of Malaysia and the Asean Football Federation. Instilled with a lifelong passion for football, the former school teacher from Kedah featured for the state’s youth team and later extended his love for the game when he turned trainer for Selangor in 1992. Having experienced an entire spectrum of football as player, coach and now administrator, Dato’ Windsor John joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as an Executive Director in 2012 before being appointed as the Deputy General Secretary shortly after in 2013. We are delighted to welcome Dato' Windsor John, General Secretary of the Asian Football Confederation, to Money In Sport 2016!
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