- Parimal Nathwani Indian football has long been dominated by regions such as West Bengal, Kerala, Goa, and the North-East, where the sport enjoys deep-rooted popularity and cultural significance. However, Gujarat, despite its sporting infrastructure and economic strength, remains on the periphery of the national football landscape. While the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) is very active since last few years, the question still remains as to where does Gujarat football stand in the...Read More

- Parimal Nathwani Football, often regarded as the "beautiful game," has seen significant growth across India, with Gujarat emerging as a key player in this transformation. The state's football landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, thanks to the combined efforts of the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA), the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG), the All India Football Federation (AIFF), private clubs, district football associations, and the invaluable support of corporates an...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Super League, the first franchise-based sporting tournament in the state, came to a close on Sunday with Karnavati Knights registering an impressive win over Vadodara Warriors. Karnavati Knights got the better of Vadodara Warriors with a scoreline of 1-1 in the final match played at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening which led to the penalty round where the teams scored 5-4 respectively leading to the win of Karnavati Knights. Mizoram Minister Lalnghinglova...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat Super League (GSL) is set to make history as the first-ever franchise-based football league in Gujarat. Spearheaded by the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) under the esteemed guidance of Shri Parimal Nathwani, the league has received approval from the All India Football Association (AIFF), marking a significant milestone in the state's sporting journey. The GSL promises an electrifying competition featuring six teams battling it out in 15 thrilling matches, c...Read More

By Parimal Nathwani I never knew in 2019 when I took charge of the Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) that there was an undercurrent of craze for football among children in Gujarat. All these years I often found children watching the game on mobile phones and talking about Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Braut Haaland, Manchester, Barcelona, and whatnot! I still took it casually until now. I was however stunned recently to learn that as many as 4200 children in under-5 years to ...Read More

Ahmedabad: With the aim to boost football sports among school children, the Department of School Education & Literacy, All India Football Federation (AIFF), and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have launched the ambitious Football for Schools (F4S) program for school students across India.  Gujarat State Football Association (GSFA) will oversee and coordinate the distribution of footballs through various Navodaya Vidyalaya Samitis(s). Schools in 33 districts of ...Read More

Ahmedabad: The British football icon David Beckham who played for clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid is expected to visit Ahmedabad from November 13 to 15. Beckham, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations' Children Fund (Unicef) since 2005, is anticipated to begin his India visit here at an event organized by Unicef this weekend. While Unicef officials have not officially confirmed the high-profile visit, multiple reliable sources close to the event have verified Beckham's arri...Read More

Ahmedabad: All India Football Federation (AIFF)’s prestigious Indian Women's League (IWL) Championship Tournament begins in Ahmedabad from Wednesday 26th April 2023. Sixteen teams from across the country are participating in this football tournament which will be played till 21st May 2023. Matches of the tournaments will be played in Shahibaug Police Headquarter Stadium and Kankaria TransStadia Football Ground. The tournament is being organized for the first time in the State of Gujarat. The G...Read More

Ahmedabad: President of Gujarat State Football Association (G.S.F.A.) and Rajya Sabha Member Shri Parimal Nathwani hosted and interacted with the National Senior Women’s Football Team today in Ahmedabad. Shri Nathwani greeted the 33-member squad, the coach, and the team manager. He wished them as the team is going for international exposure in football sports. The Indian Senior Women’s team will leave Ahmedabad on 16th March 2023 at the end of their coaching camp here and visit first to J...Read More

Surat: The city of Surat is hosting a national beach soccer tournament for the first time at its Dumas beach. As many as 300 players from across 19 states are participating in this tournament which is organized by the All India Football Federation with the support of the Gujarat State Football Association and Surat District Football Association. DeshGujaratRead More