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The Golden Baby Leagues project was launched in the year 2018 AIFF in association with FIFA’s

development programme – FIFA Forward for children aged between 6-12 years with the aim of
providing access to football irrespective of gender, religion, economic background or ethnic
origin and grow a new generation of boys and girls that start playing the sport from an early age-
all in an effort to take Indian football forward together. We believe that the ages of 6-12 years
form the Golden age of learning for young boys and girls. Learning through games while having
fun, making friendships and developing team spirit are key ingredients in developing a football
player for life.
The Golden Baby Leagues Project is a long-term player development initiative that aims to grow
a new generation of players, boys, and girls, that start playing football from a very young age.
The project envisages that children get exposure to an age-appropriate number of games and
playing formats as they grow older.

Meghalaya State FA was the first one to sign on to organize the Baby League.
Currently, these grassroots tournaments take place in 10+ states across India, ranging from
Maharashtra to Mizoram and Kashmir to Tamil Nadu.

The Golden Baby Leagues is aimed for all stakeholders of Indian Football who are engaged with
children within this age group, be it clubs, academies, schools, non-government organizations,
parents, coaches, football fans. Everyone! Anyone can organize the AIFF Golden Baby Leagues,
anywhere in the country.

Elaborate these points brother.

1. The impact of the golden baby leagues will be seen in the coming decades if we create
good young players and encourage them and their parents to pursue the game with full
passion and dedication.
2. If we can tap in each and every nook and corner of India including the villages that will
be the true success of Golden Baby leagues and benefit Indian football in the longer run.
3. We will have larger pool of players through appropriate handling of the grassroots
because “ Grassroots is the key to the future”.

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