By Paritosh Pramanik
Nagpur District Football Association (NDFA) President Haresh Vora recently met All India Football Association President Kalyan Chaubey in Mumbai and requested him organise I-League or ISL matches in Nagpur, which is in the heart of the country.
The informal meeting was held in Mumbai last month where Vora, who is also Vice-President of Western India Football Association (WIFA), the football governing body of Maharashtra, gave several proposals to the AIFF chief ranging from change in recruitment procedure in sports quota for departmental teams to promotion of football in the State.
“The meeting was an informal one. We held discussions on various topics and Chaubey gave a positive response,” Vora told ‘The Hitavada.’
Vora requested Chaubey for a few I-League or Indian Super League (ISL) matches in the city.
“Now we have our own ground. I requested Chaubey to allot us a few I-League matches, at least the Second Division ties, or ISL matches at Nagpur. Our city is in the centre of the country. Logistically, it will be convenient for all stakeholders. But for that we will have to construct a stadium with galleries for spectators,” he said.
“We have enough land at our Suyog Nagar’s Dr Ambedkar Stadium and I think space would not be a problem for constructing spectators’ gallery,” stated Vora.
“I also requested him to hold Indian teams selection trials in Nagpur as it has a couple of football fields including that of South East Central Railways,” the NDFA chief said.
Vora also requested Chaubey to redesign sports recruitment procedures in government, departmental teams.
“I have asked Chaubey to request the central government to re-start sports recruitment in Railways and other government departments and also relax the education qualification criteria.
“Like, for a Class-IV appointment in Railways, the education qualification should be Standard 8 or 10 pass. This would help talented footballers get a decent job through sports quota,” said Vora.
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