The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on filed his nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections. His onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal proposed Bhutia. Madhu Kumari, who is a part of the electoral college seconded the nomination as an ’eminent’ player. However, former player Kalyan Chaubey has emerged as the front runner in the race for the top job.
“I have filed my nominations as representative of eminent players. In the wake of the SC move to allow players, I hope the players get a chance to serve Indian football. We want to show we can be good not only as players but also as administrators,” Bhutia told PTI.
Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran has also filed the nomination papers for the president’s post. Former player Eugeneson Lyngdoh and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s brother Ajit Banerjee also filed nominations.
The deadline for filing nominations ends on Friday. Chaubey, a former India goalkeeper, who has played for both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, like his illustrious contemporary Bhutia, appeared to be ahead in the race for the top job. The AIFF elections to the executive committee are to be held on August 28.
