\u201cThe AIFF copped flak after the kit that was initially sent to the women\u2019s team for the AFC Asian Cup in Australia had problems. We replaced it with top-quality kit within seven hours, but that wasn\u2019t highlighted in the media,\u201d said Satyanarayan at RevSportz Trailblazers 4.0.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also spoke about the growing progress of Indian women\u2019s football, pointing out that the national team could be within touching distance of qualifying for the FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup following strong performances across age groups.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cCirca 2025 was a big year for women\u2019s football in India, with teams across age groups, up to the senior level, qualifying for the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup. This just shows we are two to three wins away from qualifying for the World Cup,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Addressing the situation in men\u2019s football, Satyanarayan added that structural reforms would take time to show results.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOnce the National Sports Governance Act is implemented, we will not have these court cases,\u201d he said. \u201cSports administrators will have the time to govern rather than running to court.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The session, moderated by Debasis Sen and Rahul Giri, also featured Inter Kashi president Prithwijit Das, Jamshedpur FC CEO Mukul Choudhari, and IFA secretary Anirban Dutta, who shared their perspectives on the development of football across different regions and levels in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the potential of football in Uttar Pradesh, Das said, \u201cI feel the opportunities for football in Uttar Pradesh are huge. The only way to build the ecosystem is to have more clubs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Choudhari highlighted the impact of the Indian Super League on football infrastructure in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhat the ISL has done is give football infrastructure a facelift,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Choudhari highlighted the impact of the Indian Super League on football infrastructure in the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe first step towards change is to accept reality. We are living in a state of complacency. For the past few years, we have neglected youth development. We have been bringing in changes,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n