New Delhi: Upcoming elections of all national sports federations (NSFs) was deferred by a year for seamless adoption of new electoral framework as laid down in the National Sports Governance Act, a move that would impact the All India Football Federation.

Through a letter to presidents of the Indian Olympic Association and NSFs on Monday, the Sports ministry said deferment of upcoming elections till December 31, 2026, was decided as a “transitionary measure” to adopt the new NSG Act.

It means NSF elections of football would be held only in 2027 and the existing Kalyan Chaubey-led executive committee would continue to remain in chair, subject to approval of general bodies of........

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