About IFSA
Building the future of Indo-French sports cooperation since 2022 — connecting athletes, institutions, and nations through the power of sport.
3+
Editions of IFFT
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Club Partnerships
200+
Athletes Served
2
Nations United
Our Mission
Strengthening Indo-French
Sports Cooperation
IFSA was born in Paris in 2022 from a single conviction: that sport has the power to build real, lasting bridges between nations. We are an association dedicated to strengthening Indo-French cooperation through elite training, international tournaments, and high-level institutional partnerships.
From the pitches of Groupama Training Center in Lyon to stadiums across India, our programmes connect athletes, coaches, sports administrators, and educators from both countries — creating a network that grows stronger with every edition.
We are not just an events organization. We are a movement — building the institutional infrastructure for a new era of Indo-French sport.
Our History
The IFSA Journey
Where It All Began
Long before the paperwork, the idea took shape — to use sport as a genuine bridge between India and France, connecting young athletes, coaches, and communities across two nations.
Our Vision
“To be the premier platform for Indo-French sports exchange — on and off the field.”
What Drives Us
Our Values
Everything IFSA does is grounded in four core principles that guide how we build partnerships, design programmes, and engage with our athletes and institutions.
01
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in every programme — from elite athlete training at Olympique Lyonnais to grassroots development initiatives across India and France.
02
Diplomacy
Sport is our instrument of soft power. We forge bilateral relationships between institutions, federations, and governments to advance cultural understanding between India and France.
03
Inclusion
Every athlete, regardless of background, deserves access to world-class coaching and international exposure. Our programmes actively remove barriers to participation.
04
Innovation
From sports-management education to data-driven scouting partnerships, we integrate modern approaches to unlock new opportunities in Indo-French sport.
Institutional Network
Trusted by clubs, federations & institutions
Across two nations, IFSA has built and earned relationships with the organisations shaping the future of Indo-French sport.
Organisations are listed to reflect documented collaborations, engagements, and support. Names remain the property of their respective owners.
Join the Movement
Be Part of the
IFSA Story
Whether you are an athlete, a federation, a sponsor, or a supporter — there is a place for you in the IFSA community. Together, we are writing the next chapter of Indo-French sport.