Indian Football Association
The Indian Football Association, abbreviated as IFA, is the organisation that administers association football in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the oldest football association in India and was founded in 1893. Among the founders was former English international Elphinstone Jackson.
| Abbreviation | IFA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1893 |
| Headquarters | Kolkata |
Region served | West Bengal, India |
Membership | 23 district associations |
Secretary | Anirban Dutta |
President | Ajit Banerjee |
Parent organization | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
| Website | ifawb |
The IFA organises tournaments such as the Calcutta Football League, the Calcutta Women's Football League and the IFA Shield. In 2021, the IFA also took an initiative to start its own futsal league. It also sends state teams for Santosh Trophy and Senior Women's National Football Championship.
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