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India Considers Lifting OCI Ban on Sports Participation

5/16/2025

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India is exploring the possibility of lifting the 2008 ban on Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card-holders from participating in sports such as football and tennis. This potential shift seeks to invigorate the nation’s sports landscape, with initial talks led by the All India Football Federation, though substantial changes may still be a while away.

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India is exploring the possibility of lifting the 2008 ban on Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card-holders from participating in sports such as football and tennis. This potential shift seeks to invigorate the nation’s sports landscape, with initial talks led by the All India Football Federation, though substantial changes may still be a while away.