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Stories, results, and announcements from the world of Indo-French sports cooperation — follow IFSA's journey as we build bridges through sport.
YouthSport Opens Every Door — Merit, a Method, and a Fair Chance for India's Young
The future doctor, the engineer, the architect, the footballer — one generation of young Indians, one hunger to be judged on merit. Sport is a door that opens for all of them, and France built the method to honour it.
FootballThe World Cup India Watched: Spain's Title, France's Run, and India's Long Road In
Spain beat Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup, ending France's run in the semi-finals. India watched — as ever, from the outside. Here is the France-India bridge IFSA is building to change that.
FootballSilver in Paris: The Indian Team That Stood on a World Podium
A team in India’s colours took silver at a World Cup in Paris — finishing above France on the podium. This is their story, and it deserves telling.
FootballIndia Finished Above France in Paris. Almost No One Noticed.
An Indian football team stood higher than France on a World Cup podium this month. It barely made the news at home — and that silence is the story.
DiplomacyGetting the Team to the Table: The Quiet Work Behind a Paris Reception
Behind every team that reaches the world stage is a chain of logistics no one sees. When an Indian side arrived in Paris this month, one link in that chain nearly slipped — and quietly held.
Para SportIFSA at the World Para Athletics Championships — New Delhi 2025
IFSA joined the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, deepening its partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India and the para-sport movement.
UNESCOIFSA Takes Part in UNESCO's CIGEPS as an Observer
IFSA participated in the Ordinary Session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) in Paris — anchoring its work within the global Fit for Life agenda.
BasketballIFSA Signs Letter of Intent with France's LNB
IFSA has signed a letter of intent with the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) to build an Indo-French basketball pathway.
DiplomacyFrench Ambassador to India Recognises IFSA's Work
H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, wrote to IFSA acknowledging its contribution to Indo-French cooperation through sport.
DiplomacyIFSA Presidential Mission to India — Four Weeks, Twelve Cities
IFSA's President completed a month-long mission across India, meeting leaders in government, academia, and industry to advance bilateral sport.
FootballIFSA Signs Letter of Intent with LOSC Lille — 'Lille Year-in-Residence'
With Ligue 1 club LOSC Lille and the Université de Lille, IFSA signed a letter of intent for a 10–12 month study-and-training residency for young Indian student-athletes.
CyclingIFSA Backs 'Sundays on Cycle' — Bringing India's Fitness Movement to Europe
IFSA was invited to the Commonwealth-themed 75th edition of India's 'Sundays on Cycle' and is working to carry the mass-cycling movement to Paris and across Europe.
AwardsIFFT Golden Glove Winner Signs with French Academy
Outstanding young goalkeeper earns a training opportunity at a top French football academy, capping a remarkable journey to the elite European game.
DiplomacyIFSA Delegation Meets State Sports Ministry
Strategic discussions on expanding sports infrastructure and grassroots development ahead of the 3rd IFFT in India.
EventIFFT II Concludes with Record Participation
Over 200 athletes from India and France competed in the second edition of the tournament.
DiplomacyIFSA Meets the Embassy of France in India
A working meeting at the Embassy of France in India to advance bilateral football cooperation — sealed with the gift of an Olympique Lyonnais scarf.
Youth FootballIFSA Engages at the 64th Subroto Cup
IFSA took part in the 64th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament in New Delhi, one of Asia's oldest and largest youth competitions.
Meghalaya celebrates school football team's international success at official felicitation
Coverage of the 2nd Indo-French Football Tournament in Paris, where Meghalaya's Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School finished third — with the state government backing the team's participation.
Read article‘True ambassadors of Meghalaya & India’: Conrad hails U-17 footballers after France success
Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma celebrated the U-17 squad's third-place finish at the IFSA-organised Indo-French Football Tournament in Paris, where players also took part in IFSA career-counselling and well-being sessions.
Read articleMeghalaya FC secures 3rd place at 2nd edition of Indo-French Tournament in Paris
Coverage of Meghalaya's third-place finish at the 2nd Indo-French Football Tournament in Paris, facing French clubs including FC Versailles and Grigny FC.
Read articleFrench Club Lyon invites Meghalaya U-18 team for 20-day football training camp
Following the Indo-French Football Tournament, Olympique Lyonnais extended an invitation to the Meghalaya U-18 squad for an exclusive training camp in France.
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