AIFF President says PM Modi’s Sikkim football moment could spark a new generation of players

One visit, and Chaubey expects kids nationwide to play

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey believes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s football moment in Gangtok, Sikkim—where he played alongside local youngsters—can inspire children across India to take up the sport. Chaubey framed the visit as a powerful signal that big national leaders are backing football, potentially motivating more youth to join and train seriously.