I-league to Kickoff on January 17, 2015 in Bengaluru

Following are the main decisions of the I-League and Federation Cup Committee meeting that took place today.

To kick-off on January 17th in Bengaluru
75 out of the 110 league matches to be telecast by Ten Sports.
Web streaming of the matches to be available.
Registration of players will be done centrally through states associations.
Further discussions will be held on whether Goal Keeping coach can be seated on the bench during the match.
AIFF will monitor practice sessions of I-league Clubs.
Only A-License holders will be allowed to conduct coaching and training.
Coaches without A-license will not be allowed sit on the bench or even enter the dressing room on a match day.

To be a 16 team affair that would kickoff in the next calendar year.
Teams from 10 I-league clubs, 4 other academies and two AIFF academies will take part in the tournament.
Coca-Cola would be a sponsor for the tournament.