Football Association of Odisha
The Football Association of Odisha (FAO) is the governing body of football in the state of Odisha, India. The Odisha football team and Odisha women's football team is administered by the Football Association of Odisha. It is affiliated with the All India Football Federation, the national administrating body for football in India. It was formed in 1949 and was made into an independent registered body in 1961. The organisation was renamed after the Orissa Football Association was dissolved in 2010.
| Abbreviation | FAO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1949 (as Orissa Football Association) 2010 (as Football Association of Orissa) |
| Headquarters | Cuttack |
Region served | Odisha, India |
Membership | 33 district associations |
President | Debashish Samantaray |
General Secretary | Asirbad Behera |
Parent organization | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Website | FAO's Official Website |
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