Announcement · 06 Jan 2026
TEFA Appoints New Board of Directors for 2026
A new leadership team — President Mathyalagan, General Secretary Shankari, Treasurer Theepan, and directors Pavalaghanthan, Ragesh, Gopinath, and Kishanth — will lead TEFA's next chapter of growth and community impact.
The Tamil Eelam Football Association has appointed its new Board of Directors for 2026, as the association builds on back-to-back men's Asia Cup titles and the women's run to the 2024 World Cup final.
The 2026 board
President: Mathyalagan
General Secretary & VP of North America: Shankari
Treasurer & VP of Europe: Theepan
International Liaison Director: Pavalaghanthan
Football Development Director: Ragesh
Media Director: Gopinath
Marketing Director: Kishanth
The road ahead
TEFA is run entirely by volunteers. The new board takes charge at a landmark moment: preparations for the CONIFA Women's World Cup 2027 in Walsall, continued growth of both national teams, and expanding youth and grassroots work across the diaspora. Supporters who want to contribute can reach the association at info@tamileelamfa.net.
