Former Indian football team skipper Bhaichung Bhutia was recently bested by BJP leader and former Indian goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey after a hard-fought battle for the coveted mantle of AIFF President.

'Sad for Indian football'- Bhaichung Bhutia shocked by the level of political interference in AIFF elections

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post here.

Kalyan Chaubey beats former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia is up against former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the September 2 polls of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the three top posts will see straight fights between two candidates.

AIFF polls: As expected, straight fight for 3 top posts, Bhaichung Bhutia vs Kalyan Chaubey for president

aiff-election

Aiff Election, News on Aiff Election, stories on Aiff Election, articles on Aiff Election, Aiff Election stories at Wion, Aiff Election news, Aiff Election latest news

aiff election

'Sad for Indian football'- Bhaichung Bhutia shocked by the level of political interference in AIFF elections

Kalyan Chaubey beats former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

AIFF polls: As expected, straight fight for 3 top posts, Bhaichung Bhutia vs Kalyan Chaubey for president