It’s Punjab government who should act. AIFF can aid him in giving a letter of recommendation to Punjab government. Some local media pressure will also help.
The President decided to waive of the CRS fees for all players – an
amount of Rs. 1.32 crore which was to be paid to the AIFF, and also an
amount of 34.5 lakhs for the Academy Accreditation fee for the 2020-21
season.
AFC recommends Anwar Ali shouldn’t play competitive football due to heart condition
“The AFC has warned that the condition Anwar is suffering can cause cardiac arrest and hence, they have recommended these players should be restricted from competitive sports activity. Anwar can, however, play the sport as a leisure activity as the level of exertion will be less,” the AIFF official said. “This is the same observation the AIFF’s medical commission and leading doctors in India made as well. We have now called a meeting of the Emergency Committee to take a decision.”
He recently signed for Mohammedan Sporting and was a part of their squad for the I-League qualifiers, which begin in Kolkata and Kalyani on October 8. However, the club’s technical director Dipendu Biswas said Ali’s name will not be registered for the tournament following the AFC’s recommendation.
Biswas said they are now exploring the possibility of fielding Ali in the Calcutta Football League and other local tournaments. Simultaneously, Biswas said efforts are on to help Ali get a government job to ensure financial stability for him as well as help him get through coaching courses.
“As things stand, he will not be eligible to play in the tournaments conducted by the AFC and AIFF,” Biswas said. “Anwar is training with the squad right now but his name will not be registered for the I-League qualifiers. We will check if he can play the Calcutta Football League since his contract with us is year-long. Ultimately, a coaching course or a government job will ensure he does not have any financial struggles so we will try to help him with that.”
Vote bank politics, why should West Bengal govt help him? Aren't there enough needy Bengali footballers who are not a Ali? Let Punjab government give him a job.
His music has been my guiding light: Venkatesh S pays emotional tribute to 'inspirational' SP Balasubrahmanyam
SP Balasubrahmanyam and his music touched the lives of countless people, including Indian football legend Venkatesh Shanmugam -- who pays tribute to the maestro after his tragic demise on Friday (September 25, 2020).
By Venkatesh Shanmugam, Former Captain, India & Current Assistant Coach, Indian National Team
BENGALURU: Artists may die but their art lives on forever. SP Balasubrahmanyam is one such icon, whose work has had such a profound impact on my life and I'm sure -- on millions of others.
Every day of my career, earlier as a player and now as a coach, I have not gone to bed before listening to an SBP song and throughout the journey, his compositions have been a source of continuous inspiration. And they shall continue to remain so.
As I still process his tragic death, it fills me with so much sadness as I realize that he is no longer among us. My mind goes back to three years ago when I had the honour of meeting him. It was only for a short time but that moment will stay with me forever.
I just said “hello” and told him that I am a football player. He always appreciated sports and athletes a lot -- his fondness for Sachin Tendulkar and how he sponsored a teenaged Viswanathan Anand are just a few examples. He smiled warmly and as he shook my hand, he said “that's very good.” That handshake was a truly surreal moment for me and will always remain a simply unforgettable memory.
His songs have been my guiding light for as long as I can remember. During the difficult days when I was struck with injury, listening to SBP's melodies would help me recover and come back stronger.
After a disappointing defeat or bad performance on the field, I would turn to his music to recharge myself and get ready for the next game. Even in joy and victory, his songs would drive me to keep pushing the envelope and give my best. Such is the beauty of his music -- they were a motivation during all times, no matter the situation.
For me, it is impossible to even think of picking a favourite song of his. He has a song for every mood and be it in any tongue -- Telugu, Kannada, Tamil or Hindi -- the magic in each of his tracks remains just the same. They are all extremely close to my heart. His music truly knows no language.
Whenever there was an SPB concert in Bengaluru and I was in town, there was no chance I was going to miss it. I've even travelled specially to Chennai and Hyderabad -- just to watch the maestro perform live. The total number of concerts attended comes to seven or eight, but I just could never get enough. How I wish I could see him live one more time.
As an artist, he was second to none but there are so many other qualities of his that I draw a lot of inspiration from. His dedication to his craft and the hard work he put in on a daily basis is just something else.
He has sung over 40,000 songs -- a feat that is in the Guinness Book of World Records. He even recorded an incredible 21 songs in a single day, such were his commitment levels. He was right at the top of his industry for over four decades and even at the age of 74, he was as devoted as he was at the start of his career.
Another aspect of his personality that stands out is his humility. He achieved so much in his career and yet he never showed off. I have never seen a humble person in my life than him. Apart from his songs, his talks and interviews -- where he would give valuable points about life, were so inspirational. He was not just a singer, he was an advisor to the public.
His demise leaves a huge void in the lives of all his fans -- in India and across the world. However, his soulful voice and melodies shall live forever for generations to come and continue to be a guiding light. Rest in peace, sir!
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AFC recommends Anwar Ali shouldn’t play competitive football due to heart condition
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He recently signed for Mohammedan Sporting and was a part of their squad for the I-League qualifiers, which begin in Kolkata and Kalyani on October 8. However, the club’s technical director Dipendu Biswas said Ali’s name will not be registered for the tournament following the AFC’s recommendation.
Biswas said they are now exploring the possibility of fielding Ali in the Calcutta Football League and other local tournaments. Simultaneously, Biswas said efforts are on to help Ali get a government job to ensure financial stability for him as well as help him get through coaching courses.
“As things stand, he will not be eligible to play in the tournaments conducted by the AFC and AIFF,” Biswas said. “Anwar is training with the squad right now but his name will not be registered for the I-League qualifiers. We will check if he can play the Calcutta Football League since his contract with us is year-long. Ultimately, a coaching course or a government job will ensure he does not have any financial struggles so we will try to help him with that.”
https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/afc-recommends-anwar-ali-shouldnt-play-competitive-football-due-to-heart-condition-6609184/
Gurpreet, Sanju adjudged AIFF player of the year
https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/gurpreet-singh-sandhu-aiff-player-of-the-year-sanju-ratanbala-devi-anirudh-thapa/article32694298.eceThoughts?
SP Balasubrahmanyam and his music touched the lives of countless people, including Indian football legend Venkatesh Shanmugam -- who pays tribute to the maestro after his tragic demise on Friday (September 25, 2020).
By Venkatesh Shanmugam,
Former Captain, India & Current Assistant Coach, Indian National Team
BENGALURU: Artists may die but their art lives on forever. SP Balasubrahmanyam is one such icon, whose work has had such a profound impact on my life and I'm sure -- on millions of others.
Every day of my career, earlier as a player and now as a coach, I have not gone to bed before listening to an SBP song and throughout the journey, his compositions have been a source of continuous inspiration. And they shall continue to remain so.
As I still process his tragic death, it fills me with so much sadness as I realize that he is no longer among us. My mind goes back to three years ago when I had the honour of meeting him. It was only for a short time but that moment will stay with me forever.
I just said “hello” and told him that I am a football player. He always appreciated sports and athletes a lot -- his fondness for Sachin Tendulkar and how he sponsored a teenaged Viswanathan Anand are just a few examples. He smiled warmly and as he shook my hand, he said “that's very good.” That handshake was a truly surreal moment for me and will always remain a simply unforgettable memory.
His songs have been my guiding light for as long as I can remember. During the difficult days when I was struck with injury, listening to SBP's melodies would help me recover and come back stronger.
After a disappointing defeat or bad performance on the field, I would turn to his music to recharge myself and get ready for the next game. Even in joy and victory, his songs would drive me to keep pushing the envelope and give my best. Such is the beauty of his music -- they were a motivation during all times, no matter the situation.
For me, it is impossible to even think of picking a favourite song of his. He has a song for every mood and be it in any tongue -- Telugu, Kannada, Tamil or Hindi -- the magic in each of his tracks remains just the same. They are all extremely close to my heart. His music truly knows no language.
Whenever there was an SPB concert in Bengaluru and I was in town, there was no chance I was going to miss it. I've even travelled specially to Chennai and Hyderabad -- just to watch the maestro perform live. The total number of concerts attended comes to seven or eight, but I just could never get enough. How I wish I could see him live one more time.
As an artist, he was second to none but there are so many other qualities of his that I draw a lot of inspiration from. His dedication to his craft and the hard work he put in on a daily basis is just something else.
He has sung over 40,000 songs -- a feat that is in the Guinness Book of World Records. He even recorded an incredible 21 songs in a single day, such were his commitment levels. He was right at the top of his industry for over four decades and even at the age of 74, he was as devoted as he was at the start of his career.
Another aspect of his personality that stands out is his humility. He achieved so much in his career and yet he never showed off. I have never seen a humble person in my life than him. Apart from his songs, his talks and interviews -- where he would give valuable points about life, were so inspirational. He was not just a singer, he was an advisor to the public.
His demise leaves a huge void in the lives of all his fans -- in India and across the world. However, his soulful voice and melodies shall live forever for generations to come and continue to be a guiding light. Rest in peace, sir!
(As told to Shraishth Jain)
https://www.the-aiff.com/article/his-music-has-been-my-guiding-light-venkatesh-s-pays-emotional-tribute-to-inspirational-sp-balasubrahmanyam