SAT Exclusive Interview
Shahji Prabhakran, former General Secretary, All India Football Federation tells Melbourne- based Arvind Kalyana Krishnan, in a candid exclusive interview about the FIFA World Cup 2026 happening, India’s absence at the global tournament, lessons for India from other teams, Australia’s participation, and an analysis’s of which team could probably rise in the tournament.
A distinguished leader in sports management, a change agent, and an acclaimed football administrator, he has established himself as one of the prominent names in Indian sports and the global football industry. His journey began with humble beginnings in Bengal and has since evolved into influential roles with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation. He has spearheaded impactful initiatives across Asia, including rebuilding Afghan football, enhancing governance structures, and launching India’s Vision 2047 to revolutionise the sport.
Interviewer – Arvind Kalayana Krishnan
Interviewed – Shahji Prabhakaran
Language of the interview: English
Medium – Zoom
Duration -, 16.32
Source – SAT YouTube Ch – @satimesSAT
