Abbreviation | LFA |
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Formation | 2019 |
Headquarters | Leh |
Region served | Ladakh, India |
Membership | Ladakh Super League |
President | Tashi Namgail |
Secretary | Tsering Angmo |
Parent organization | All India Football Federation (AIFF) |
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