FICCI in support with AIFF organizing the 5th edition of FICCI “GOAL”, 5th International convention on Football Business, scheduled on 23rd January, 2018 in Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi.

The initiative was established by FICCI and AIFF in 2013 to support the development of the Indian football industry and promote strategic dialogue around the game. During the summit various issues and policy development related to Football like Effective Implementation of Policy on National & State Level, Football as business & Post U-17 World Cup impact will be discussed.

FICCI “GOAL 2018 is the biggest convention on the business of football hosted in India and brings together hundreds of key influencers from the global and Indian football industries for one day of strategic dialogue around this beautiful game. During the summit various issues and policy development will be discuss.

Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Sports & Youth Affairs Minister will give the vision address in the evening while Shri Rahul Bhatnagar, Secretary-Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports will give Key note address during the inaugural session.

Other dignitaries  who will be addressing the gathering at GOAL 2018 are Mr. Kushal Das, General Secretary, AIFF; Mr. Deepak Jacob, President & General Counsel – STAR India & Chairman, FICCI Sports Committee; Mr. Bhaichung Bhutia, Former Captain, Indian Football Team; Mr. Javier Ceppi, Tournament Director, FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017; Mr. Richard Hood, Head of Player Development, AIFF.