Question

Who among the following was appointed by AIFF (All India Football Federation) as its first Deputy General Secretary in January 2021?
1. Abhishek Yadav
2. Umesh Sinha
3. Kushal Das
4. Praful Patel

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Abhishek Yadav

The correct answer is Abhishek Yadav.

• Abhishek Yadav was appointed by AIFF (All India Football Federation) as its first Deputy General Secretary in January 2021.
  • It was a rare instance in Indian football to see a former player appointed to such a high-ranked position.
  • He had played with the likes of Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri, Mahesh Gawli and Climax Lawrence.
  • He developed the AIFF's international scouting project in cooperation with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), helping create opportunities for Indian passport holders, who were based abroad.
  • He was also the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of India's U-17 World Cup team.
  • He also played a key role in chalking out a plan for the revival of Indian Arrows, which included picking the best of talent from the India U-16 and U-17 teams.