# Indo-French Sports Association (IFSA)

> IFSA is a French-registered non-profit association, founded in 2022 in Paris, that strengthens Indo-French sports cooperation through elite training, international tournaments, and institutional partnerships. It advances sports diplomacy, and youth development across multi-sport programmes — in the spirit of the Macron–Modi Joint Statement.

Key facts for citation:
- **Full name:** Indo-French Sports Association (IFSA)
- **Founded:** 2022, in Paris, France
- **Founder:** Rohit Sharma
- **Type:** French-registered non-profit association (association loi 1901). Not a government body.
- **France (siège social):** 92120 Montrouge, France — RNA W921010446
- **India (registered office):** New Delhi, India — CIN U93110DL2025NPL448178
- **Contact:** info@indofrenchsport.com
- **Website:** https://www.indofrenchsport.com (English) · https://www.indofrenchsport.com/fr/ (French)
- **Sports covered:** Football, Basketball, Athletics, and Para sport, plus the Olympic & Paralympic movement.
- **Flagship event:** The Indo-French Football Tournament (IFFT). The 3rd edition is hosted in India; a 4th edition is planned in France (Marseille).

## Programmes
- [Programmes overview](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/programs/): IFSA's programme verticals — including Football, Basketball, Athletics, Para sport, the Olympic & Paralympic movement, sports infrastructure, and youth development. The set continues to grow; this list is illustrative, not exhaustive.
- Football — including the Indo-French Football Tournament (IFFT) and academy training.
- Basketball — the LNB Pro Transition programme, run with France's Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB).
- Olympic & Paralympic movement — engagement around Paris 2024 and Para athletics.

## Key pages
- [About IFSA](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/about/): who we are, history and mission.
- [Events](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/events/): tournaments, camps and programmes, including the Indo-French Football Tournament.
- [Diplomacy](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/diplomacy/): institutional and sports-diplomacy work between India and France.
- [Partnerships](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/partnerships/): partners including LOSC Lille, Olympique Lyonnais and the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB).
- [Recognition](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/recognition/): endorsements and institutional recognition of IFSA's work.
- [News](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/news/): announcements and milestones.
- [Contact](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/contact/): get in touch or partner with IFSA.

## Frequently asked (answerable facts)
- **What is IFSA?** Founded in 2022 in Paris, IFSA is a French-registered association that strengthens Indo-French sports cooperation through elite training, international tournaments, and institutional partnerships.
- **Who founded IFSA?** IFSA was founded by Rohit Sharma to build lasting institutional bridges between the Indian and French sporting ecosystems.
- **Is IFSA a government organisation?** No. IFSA is an independent non-profit association; it collaborates with public institutions but is not a government body.
- **What sports does IFSA cover?** Football, basketball, athletics and para sport, alongside the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
- **What is the Indo-French Football Tournament (IFFT)?** IFSA's flagship youth football tournament connecting Indian and French players; the 3rd edition is hosted in India, with a 4th edition planned in France.
- **How can an organisation partner with IFSA?** Via the contact page at https://www.indofrenchsport.com/contact/ or by email at info@indofrenchsport.com.

## More
- [Full FAQ](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/faq/): membership, tournaments, partnerships and programmes.
- [Sitemap](https://www.indofrenchsport.com/sitemap.xml): every indexed page.