I-League 2021-22 season to resume from 3rd March in Kolkata

The Hero I-League 2021-22 season will be back on track on March 3, 2022, in Kolkata after a long halt to ensure the safety of all the players and officials involved in the league.

The I-League 2021-22 will continue within the safety of a bio-bubble, which will begin on February 20. All players, staff, and officials need to travel with three negative RT-PCR tests before joining the bio-bubble. Additionally, on the advice of Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Member of AIFF's Sports Medical Committee, every player also requires a 12 lead ECG before arrival.

Once all the players are inside the bio-bubble, need to serve 7 days in quarantine, with three more tests. On receiving three negative RT-PCR tests in quarantine; the players and officials will be free to operate from within the bubble. And attend training sessions, meals, team meetings, and matches.

I-League 2021-22: An official statement by AIFF

"We had stopped the league initially as we wanted to ensure the safety of the players and officials involved, and did not want COVID-19 to spread," said Sunando Dhar. 

"Now, after getting the clearance from the relevant authorities and a go-ahead from Dr. Harsh Mahajan, we feel that with the positivity rates going down, this is the best time to restart the season."

"I have been in touch with all the clubs and they have all expressed their excitement, and are looking forward to the restart," he added.

There will be no changes in the format of the I-League. The matches were played across three venues – Kalyani Municipal Stadium, Naihati Stadium, and the Mohun Bagan Ground.