Parimal Nathwani chairs 48th AGM of GSFA: 7,363 active football players in the state, played in 4,483 tournaments

Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) in AhmedabadThe 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held. The meeting led by GSFA president and Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani expressed the determination for the development and prosperity of football in the state in the coming years. GSFA is trying to increase the popularity of football in Gujarat and bring in more promising players. At present, a total of 18,334 footballers are registered in Gujarat. C.R.S. of the AIFF There are 7,363 active players in the state, out of which 4,483 participated in various tournaments. As per GSFA's Annual Report 2025-26, Gujarat's Shubhangi Singh led the Indian team in the AFC U-20 to victory in the qualifying round. Khushboo Saroj made it to the Indian team in U-17 and U-20. Along with Khushboo Saroj, Tanvi Mavani and Radhika Patel were selected in the Indian Futsal Team, who represented India in the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship. Among the men, Vishal Dubey and Aman Shah were selected in the Indian national futsal team and played in the AFC Futsal Championship held at Kuwait. Parimal Nathwani said that football and futsal officials from Gujarat are also gaining fame due to the efforts of GSFA. Shaktisinh Chauhan has completed the FIFA Coach Education Diploma, while Vishal Waja and Rachna Kamani were selected as FIFA Futsal Officials. This year, apart from AIFF tournaments, Tribal Games, as many as 10 inter-district and as many club tournaments were organized in Gujarat. More than 30 different tournaments including Inter-District, Club level, AIFF ASMITA tournaments and Tribal Games were organized by GSFA during 2025-26. There are also plans to speed up beach soccer and futsal tournaments in Gujarat in the near future. Parimal Nathwani expressed his resolve. For this, it was emphasized that if more and more CSR funds are received from various companies and institutions, then the infrastructure of football in the state can develop rapidly. GSFA Honorary General Secretary Mulrajsinh Chudasama presented the calendar for the new football year along with the Annual Activity Report and presented the annual audited accounts to the members. The AGM was attended by GSFA Vice Presidents Sarv Pradeepsinh Vaghela and Arunsinh Rajput, Honorary General Secretary Mulrajsinh Chudasama, Honorary Treasurer Ankit Patel and GSFA Treasurer Ankit Patel. Representatives of the District Football Association were present. Apart from amending the constitution of the district associations, the meeting also discussed the organization of various inter-district football tournaments and futsal, beach soccer and Asmita league. It was.