Article 1: Name, Jurisdiction, Apex Affiliations, and Institutional Operating Framework of Bihar Football Association.
“The name of the Association is the “Bihar Football Association” (BFA) which is in existence since 1968 The registered office shall be at Patna. The Bihar Football Association shall have jurisdiction throughout the State of Bihar. Is duly affiliated with All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) and Bihar Olympic Association (B.O.A). All actions/decision taken by BFA since its inception (1968) shall be deemed to have been taken in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.”
Bihar Football Association (BFA) — the single official title recognised by state and national authorities.
Over 58 Years of Continuous Heritage nurturing football talent across multiple generations in Bihar.
Statutory registered office situated in the capital city of Patna, Bihar under the Societies Registration Act.
Constitutional authority spanning all 38 districts and administrative sub-divisions across Bihar.
Duly affiliated with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Bihar Olympic Association (B.O.A).
All administrative actions taken since 1968 are constitutionally confirmed and binding.
Comprehensive regulatory standards, safety protocols, and operational ethics governing all football activities in Bihar.
Establishes the criteria and procedural guidelines for District Football Associations (DFAs) representing Bihar's 38 administrative districts.
A zero-tolerance protection framework ensuring a secure, supportive, and harassment-free football environment for minors and young athletes.
Operationalizing Constitutional Article 3.3: Complete prohibition of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and prohibited performance enhancers.
Guarantees fair outcomes, absolute integrity, and transparency across every sanctioned match, league, and tournament in Bihar.
Enforcing Constitutional Article 3.9: Protecting the association from partisan influences and ensuring uncompromised athletic merit.
A fair, multi-tiered judicial process for adjudicating on-pitch infractions, club registration disputes, and contractual breaches.
Directly download official constitutional documents, tournament bylaws, and player safety guidelines.
Registered Office: Patna, Bihar • Headquarters: Mahtha Kothi, Gaushala Road, P.O. Ramna, Muzaffarpur (842002), Bihar • Affiliation: AIFF & BOA
