Futsal Club Championship
The Futsal Club Championship, also referred to as Hero Futsal Club Championship for sponsorship ties, is the highest level futsal club competition in India, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).[2][1] The inaugural edition kicked off on 5th November 2021 in New Delhi with 16 teams.[3] It acts as qualifier for the AFC Futsal Club Championship, the highest level club futsal competition in Asia.
| Organising body | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021[1] |
| Country | India |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 14 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | AFC Futsal Club Championship |
| Current champions | Minerva Academy FC (1st title) |
| Most championships | Delhi FC Minerva Academy FC (1 title each) |
| TV partners | FanCode AIFF TV (YouTube live streaming) |
| Website | the-aiff.com/futsal |
| Current: 2022–23 | |
History edit
On 10 December 2019, the AIFF executive committee decided that futsal club competition will be part of their calendar from 2020 season onwards.[1] AIFF invited clubs playing Indian Super League, I-League and state level futsal champions to participate in the inaugural season.[4][5] The inaugural championship was originally planned to be held in July – August, but due to COVID-19 pandemic, it was postponed until 2021.
Competition format edit
2021–22 edit
The inaugural edition featured a total of 16 teams, which have been divided into four groups, played in a round-robin format. The highest-placed team from each group makes it to the semi-final stage, played in a knockout format. The winners of the tournament become futsal champions of India.[6]
2022–23 edit
The second season had a total of 14 teams, divided into two groups of seven, where they play in the round robin format, before proceeding to the knockout rounds. The champion of the tournament will represent India at the AFC Futsal Club Championship.[7]
Summaries edit
| Season | Champions | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Delhi FC | 7–2 | Mohammedan |
| 2022–23 | Minerva Academy FC | 2–2 (3–1 p) | Mohammedan |
Statistics and records edit
Finals appearances by club edit
| Club | Winner | Runner-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi FC | 1 | – | 2021–22 | – |
| Minerva Academy FC | 1 | – | 2022–23 | – |
| Mohammedan | – | 2 | – | 2021-22 |
Media coverage edit
On 3rd November 2021, the All India Football Federation announced that Eurosport India will broadcast the inaugural edition of the Hero Futsal Club Championship.[8][9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "Futsal club championship to kick-off from 2020 season". AIFF. 13 December 2019. from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ . aninews.in. New Delhi: Asianet News International. 29 October 2021. Archived from the original on 6 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Inaugural edition of Futsal Championship to kick-off in New Delhi on November 5". www.aninews.in. from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "AIFF invites clubs for AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2020". AIFF. 25 December 2019. from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "AIFF's inaugural Futsal Club Championship to kickstart 2020-21 season". The Outlook India. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Hero Futsal Club Championship". www.the-aiff.com. from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Mr. Vijay Bali chairs AIFF's Futsal Committee Meeting".
- ^ "Eurosport India acquires broadcasting rights for inaugural season of Hero Futsal Club Championship". News18. from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Eurosport to broadcast the inaugural season of Hero Futsal Club Championship". www.the-aiff.com. from the original on 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
External links edit
- AIFF futsal