Excelsior Sports Correspondent
LADAKH, Sept 8: The Ladakh Football Association (LFA), with 35 clubs under its aegis is aiming for affiliation from the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which has promised full support to the body in its endeavour to promote the sport here.
The Ladakh Football Association launched its logo on September 6 and present on occasion were dignitaries from the AIFF, including its senior Vice President Subrata Dutta, treasurer ZA Thakur and Assistant General Secretary (Administration) Lt. Col BMR Mehta.
Other dignitaries to attend included Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Mohd. Ali Chandan (President Kargil District Association), and Tashi Gyalson (Chairman, Ladakh Football Association) among others.
The logo ceremony was followed by a small documentary exploring the developments and work done by LFA in Ladakh.
Namgyal said: “Ever since Ladakh has been declared as a Union Territory under the leadership of the Government of India, it has opened doors of endless possibilities of growth
“…We now have no lack of facilities here whether it is in terms of administration or funding. With new opportunities and potential, Ladakh can now go a long way in terms of its growth at so many levels, and sports is no exception.”