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Recognition & Endorsements

Trusted Across India & France

IFSA's work is recognised and supported by leading institutions in both countries — from diplomatic missions and UNESCO to government ministries, clubs, and universities.

Official Letter

The Ambassador of France to India addressed a formal letter to IFSA, recognising its contribution to strengthening France–India people-to-people ties through sport.

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H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou
Ambassador of France to India · May 2026
Government Recognition

Celebrating the Meghalaya team's third-place finish at the IFSA-organised Indo-French Football Tournament in Paris, the Chief Minister hailed the players as “true ambassadors of Meghalaya & India.”

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Shri Conrad K. Sangma
Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India · April 2025

Voices of Support

Backed by India's National Federations

Leaders of India's national sporting bodies sent personal video messages of support for the inaugural Indo-French Football Tournament — a vote of confidence that still drives IFSA's mission.

Institutional Standing

Recognised & Supported

State Support

Government of Meghalaya

Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs · Office of the CM, India · 2025

The State issued an official letter of support and state-logo permission, and the Hon'ble Chief Minister extended a formal note around the team's participation in the Indo-French Football Tournament.

Ministerial Engagement

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

Former Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, India · 2024

IFSA leadership met the former Union Sports Minister, exchanging perspectives on India–France cooperation through sport.

Games Support

Paralympic Committee of India

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games · 2024

IFSA supported the Indian Para contingent's preparation around Paris 2024 — coordinating training, transport, and accommodation facilities in the Val d'Oise.

Observer Status

UNESCO — CIGEPS

Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport · 2026

IFSA takes part in CIGEPS as an observer, anchoring its programmes within UNESCO's Fit for Life agenda.

Institutional Engagement

Ministère des Sports & MEAE

France — Délégation pour le Sport · Mar 2026

IFSA was received by France's sports-diplomacy delegation to advance the France–India axis of development through sport.

Invitation

Fit India / Khelo India

Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, India · May 2026

IFSA's President was invited to the Commonwealth-themed 75th edition of 'Sundays on Cycle', India's national fitness movement.

Signed Letter of Intent

LOSC Lille × Université de Lille

Ligue 1 club & university, France · Apr 2026

A signed letter of intent established the tripartite 'Lille Year-in-Residence' study-and-training programme.

Signed Letter of Intent

Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB)

French professional basketball, France · Apr 2026

A signed letter of intent opened Indo-French basketball cooperation and a professional pathway for Indian talent.

Official Registration

Ville de Montrouge

Greater Paris municipality, France · 2026

IFSA is officially registered and domiciled in Montrouge (92120), Greater Paris.

Institutional Engagement

UT Ladakh

Office of the Chief Secretary, India · Apr 2026

A courtesy meeting on the proposed Sports City, Winter-Olympic facility, and High-Altitude Performance Centre framework.

Official letters and documents are held on file by the Association and available to partners on request.

Letters of Support & Recognition

A Wall of Trust

Messages of support received by IFSA from the highest offices of Indian sport. Shown for reference only — these images are watermarked and not available for download or reuse.

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