Why is Indian Football Team not in Asian Games?

Indian Football Team are likely to miss Asian Games AGAIN

From inaugral Gold medal to bronze , the Blue Tigers have had quite their moments in the tournament

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India won the inaugural Asian Games football gold in 1951 and repeated their success in 1962.

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India did win a bronze at Bangkok 1970, but failed to win anything any more

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No football team sent to 2018 Asian Games pertaining to constant poor performances and ranking. And it is set to happen AGAIN!!

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Winning the SAFF and Intercontinental Cup, the men’s National Football Team is ranked 17th in AFC

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Desoite IOA submitting the names. the government clearance is due

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Only the TOP 8 teams in their respective field in the continent will be eligible to compete in the Asian Games

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The fans have been relentlessly campaigning for the cause with #IndianFootballForAsianGames all over twiiter.

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Head Coach Igor Stimac also took to twitter to urge PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur of the same

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Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran, however, assured AIFF will APPEAL to the Government and IOA .

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But Blue Tigers' participation in the Asian Games appears increasingly unlikely.

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Currently, in the Top 100 in FIFA Rankings, Can India be in Top 8 of AFC in 2026?

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Indian Football Team are likely to miss Asian Games AGAIN

From inaugral Gold medal to bronze , the Blue Tigers have had quite their moments in the tournament

From inaugral Gold medal to bronze , the Blue Tigers have had quite their moments in the tournament

India won the inaugural Asian Games football gold in 1951 and repeated their success in 1962.

India won the inaugural Asian Games football gold in 1951 and repeated their success in 1962.

India did win a bronze at Bangkok 1970, but failed to win anything any more

India did win a bronze at Bangkok 1970, but failed to win anything any more

No football team sent to 2018 Asian Games pertaining to constant poor performances and ranking. And it is set to happen AGAIN!!

No football team sent to 2018 Asian Games pertaining to constant poor performances and ranking. And it is set to happen AGAIN!!

Winning the SAFF and Intercontinental Cup, the men’s National Football Team is ranked 17th in AFC

Winning the SAFF and Intercontinental Cup, the men’s National Football Team is ranked 17th in AFC

Desoite IOA submitting the names. the government clearance is due

Only the TOP 8 teams in their respective field in the continent will be eligible to compete in the Asian Games

Only the TOP 8 teams in their respective field in the continent will be eligible to compete in the Asian Games

The fans have been relentlessly campaigning for the cause with #IndianFootballForAsianGames all over twiiter.

Head Coach Igor Stimac also took to twitter to urge PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur of the same

Head Coach Igor Stimac also took to twitter to urge PM Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur of the same

Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran, however, assured AIFF will APPEAL to the Government and IOA .

Secretary General Shaji Prabhakaran, however, assured AIFF will APPEAL to the Government and IOA .

But Blue Tigers' participation in the Asian Games appears increasingly unlikely.

But Blue Tigers' participation in the Asian Games appears increasingly unlikely.

Currently, in the Top 100 in FIFA Rankings, Can India be in Top 8 of AFC in 2026?

Currently, in the Top 100 in FIFA Rankings, Can India be in Top 8 of AFC in 2026?

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