Assam Football Association To Organize Football Coach Conclave In Guwahati

GUWAHATI: To commemorate World Football Day celebrated every year on May 25, the Assam Football Association will organize a football coach conclave on Saturday in Guwahati.

The event will be attended by Kausar Jamil Hilaly, Secretary, Sports and Youth Welfare; Ranjit Bajaj, owner of Minerva Punjab FC; Naushad Moosa, AFC Pro License coach and two international footballers- Halicharan Narzary and Vinit Rai.

Notably, 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions, which took place on May 25, 1924, during the summer Olympic games held in Paris.

In recognition of this milestone, on May 7, 2024, the General Assembly passed Resolution A/RES/78/281 proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.

The resolution acknowledges "the global reach of football and its impact in various spheres, including commerce, peace and diplomacy, and recognizing that football creates a space for cooperation."

It also recognizes "the fundamental role" of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and the important role of regional and national soccer federations, as well as relevant associations, in promoting the game of football.

The resolution encourages all countries to support football and other sports as a tool to promote peace, development and the empowerment of women and girls. And it also encourages countries to adopt policies and programs to promote football and other sports and physical activities.

It invites all member states, organizations of the UN system, international organizations, academia, civil society and the private sector to observe World Football Day in line with national priorities "and to disseminate the advantages of football for all, including through educational and public awareness-raising activities."

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