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India Football Federation: The All-India Football Federation (AIFF), President, Kalyan Chaubey, has called the introduction of I-League 3 - a bridge for semi-professional clubs to turn pro by competing for national honours -- ‘a transformative step’ for Indian football.

Kalyan Chaubey complemented Sporting Club Bengaluru for scripting a dream run by gaining three back-to-back promotional spots in one season as they rose from being champion of a state league to earning a place in the upcoming edition of I-League in 2024-25.

“SC Bengaluru story is a testament to the balanced domestic pyramid we now have, which makes it possible for the club to get a jumpstart to their campaign in such fashion,” Chaubey said.