Futsal Club Championship
The Futsal Club Championship, referred as Hero Futsal Club Championship for sponsorship ties, is the highest level club futsal competition in India, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).[1] The inaugural edition kicked off on 5th November 2021 in New Delhi with 16 teams.[2] It acts as qualifier for the AFC Futsal Club Championship, the highest level club futsal competition in Asia.
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| Organising body | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019[1] |
| Country | India |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | AFC Futsal Club Championship |
| Current champions | Delhi FC (1st title) |
| Most championships | Delhi FC (1 title) |
| TV partners | Eurosport India AIFF (Facebook and YouTube live streaming) |
| Website | Official website |
| Current: 2021 Futsal Club Championship | |
History
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.[3][4] 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
The Futsal Club Championship features 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 make it to the semi-final stage, played in a knockout format. The winners of the tournament become futsal champions of India.[5]
2021 teams
| Team | City/State |
|---|---|
| Baroda FC | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Bengaluru FC | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Chanmari Zothan | Aizawl, Mizoram |
| Classic FA | Imphal, Manipur |
| Delhi FC | Delhi |
| Kuppuraj FC | Puducherry |
| Mangala Club | Cuttack, Odisha |
| Mohammedan SC | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Niaw Wasa F.C. | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Real Kashmir | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Sudeva Delhi FC | Delhi |
| SC Goa | Panaji, Goa |
| Speed Force FC | Telangana |
| Super Strikers FC | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Telongjem FC | Kohima, Nagaland |
| TRAU FC | Imphal, Manipur |
Summaries
| Season | Champions | Score | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Delhi | 7–2 | Mohammedan |
Statistics and records
Winners by club
| Club | Winner | Runner-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 1 | – | 2021 | – |
| Mohammedan | – | 1 | – | 2021 |
Media coverage
On 3rd November 2021, the All India Football Federation announced that Eurosport India will broadcast the inaugural edition of the Hero Futsal Club Championship.[6][7]
See also
References
- "Futsal club championship to kick-off from 2020 season". AIFF. 13 December 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Inaugural edition of Futsal Championship to kick-off in New Delhi on November 5". www.aninews.in. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- "AIFF invites clubs for AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2020". AIFF. 25 December 2019. 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. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- "Eurosport India acquires broadcasting rights for inaugural season of Hero Futsal Club Championship". News18. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- "Eurosport to broadcast the inaugural season of Hero Futsal Club Championship". www.the-aiff.com. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
