Jammu and Kashmir Football Association
AbbreviationJKFA
Formation1964; 60 years ago (1964)
HeadquartersBakshi Stadium, Srinagar
Region served
Jammu and Kashmir, India
Membership
20 district
Chairman
Wasim Aslam
Secretary
B A Shah
Parent organization
All India Football Federation (AIFF)
Websitejkfa.in

The Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA)[1] is one of the 36 Indian state football associations affiliated with the All India Football Federation.[2][3]

Background

The Jammu and Kashmir Football Association is the governing body for football in Jammu and Kashmir. It was formed and granted recognition by Jammu & Kashmir State Sports Council and the All India Football Federation in 1964. Since 1964 the association has been qualified to take part in the Santosh Trophy and all other competitions in the country.

JKFA organises the Jammu & Kashmir Premier Football League.[4] It also sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.

See also

References

  1. ^ Qayoom, Sameer (27 March 2015). "LoneStar Kashmir FC - The beginning of a new era in J&K; football". sportskeeda.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Jammu & Kashmir Football Association". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. ^ "JKFA Professional League". The Away End. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
  4. ^ Mukherjee, Soham (9 July 2018). "All you need to know about the football league structure in Jammu and Kashmir". goal.com. Goal. Archived from the original on 3 January 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2023.

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