All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel announced the sanctioning of a Covid-19 solidarity fund worth INR 3 crores to help the state associations amidst the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
On Monday, Patel had met the representatives of the state associations in a virtual meeting where the Indian FA chief announced the relief package.
Mizoram Football Association’s (MFA) general secretary, Lalnghinglova ‘Tetea’ Hmar hailed the Indian FA and its president’s efforts to help the state associations financially during these tough times.
“Most state associations do not have any sponsor. They are running without any stable financial backup.