Times of India·
Can OCI footballers play for India? What is a Sports Passport? Complete guide to rules and laws
India's football federation is proposing to allow Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) players in domestic leagues, sparking debate on sporting nationality. While OCIs can play for Indian clubs, they cannot represent the nation internationally without full citizenship. A government 'Sports Passport' proposal aims to potentially change this, drawing parallels with other nations' diaspora talent policies.
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