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| Abbreviation | HPFA |
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| Headquarters | Una |
Region served | Himachal Pradesh, India |
Membership | 12 district associations |
President | Sunil Sharma |
Secretary | Deepak Sharma |
Parent organization | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
The Himachal Pradesh Football Association (abbreviated HPFA) is one of the 36 Indian state football associations that are affiliated to the All India Football Federation. [1]
The Himachal Pradesh Football Association was founded on 1971 with the objective of fostering the growth of football in the state. Over the years, it has become a vital institution in the sporting landscape of Himachal Pradesh, contributing significantly to the advancement of football at both the amateur and professional levels.
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