The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has condoled the passing of former General Secretary Kushal Das, who died on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Das brought extensive experience in sports management and administration to Indian football. In his early professional career, he worked with several international organisations including PwC, GSK and Shell.
In 1996, Das joined IMG as Chief Financial Officer when the global sports marketing and television production company entered the Indian market. He later served as Chief Financial Officer of the International Cricket Council in Dubai, strengthening his credentials in international sports administration.
Das took charge as the General Secretary of the AIFF in November 2010 and held the position for more than a decade until 2022.
During his tenure, India hosted several major football events and witnessed structural changes aimed at strengthening the sport. Among the significant milestones was the successful hosting of the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Women’s football also made progress during this period with the launch of the Indian Women’s League in 2017. Towards the end of his tenure, India hosted major international tournaments, including the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey said, “Kushal Das played an important role in the administration and development of Indian football during his tenure as General Secretary of the AIFF. His efforts towards Indian football will always be remembered. On behalf of the entire Indian football fraternity, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones in this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.”
AIFF Deputy Secretary General M. Satyanarayan said, “It is indeed sad to hear of Mr Das’s demise. He was one of the longest-serving General Secretaries of the AIFF, serving for over 12 years. During his tenure, the administration at Football House saw many changes and several new departments were created.
“I had personally reached out to him on numerous occasions, and his demise leaves a huge void in sports administration. May his soul rest in peace.”
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