CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kalyan Chaubey will succeed former president Praful Patel, who was removed from his post by the Supreme Court of India in May. Praful Patel had been the AIFF president for 12 years, having completed three four-year terms and was not eligible for any more terms under the laws laid down in India’s National Sports Code.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shankhwalkar, the first footballer from Goa to captain India, is now the first sportsperson from the state to be awarded the Padma Shri. The Padma Shri is awarded for “distinguished service” and Shankhwalkar was selected due to his exemplary exploits on the field and service to the game much after he retired.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Govt of India has announced Padma Shri for former India goalkeeper Brahmanand Shankhwalkar. Brahmanand began his professional career in football at the Panvel Sports Club in 1971.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kalyan Chaubey elected as new AIFF President. NEW DELHI: Mr. Kalyan Chaubey was elected the new President of the All India Football Federation, which conducted its General Elections as per the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of India on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Football House in New Delhi.