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AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey urges Tata to reconsider Jamshedpur FC’s ISL exit | Football News

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All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has urged the Tata group to reconsider its “shocking” decision of withdrawing Jamshedpur FC from the embattled Indian Super League (ISL).


The Tata group has made it clear that JFC’s exit from the ISL was a long-planned strategic decision to ensure that the company returns to its core ideal of grassroots football development. Tata Steel vice President (Corporate Services) D B Sundara Ramam has also insisted that the move has “nothing to do” with the uncertainty surrounding the ISL’s commercial future and would not be reconsidered.


However, Chaubey said the AIFF would still hope for a rethink by the legacy corporate house.

 

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“AIFF would be happy if Tata remains in football, especially in senior top tier football. If an AIFF request or application can change their mind…the AIFF would like to appeal that for the interest of the players and football, Tata should remain in the senior football league,” Chaubey told PTI in an interview.


“The AIFF welcomes any suggestion (from them) and is ready to incorporate the suggestions to ensure the best outcome,” he said.


Tata Steel has assured that Jamshedpur FC will honour all existing player contracts and help footballers find new clubs.


The AIFF president said he has faith in Tata group and its decisions cannot be driven by commercial interests.

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“It’s all about, I think, some decision in the boardroom. And I’m sure there are reasons, but it cannot be for Rs 1.1 crore participation fee or management fee. It is not that. When the board decided to withdraw the senior team from the top-tier league, I am sure they had a reason for taking this harsh decision.


“They are aware of the football fans’ reaction, but I assume this cannot be only a financial decision because Tata has many enterprises and businesses,” he observed. 


The former India goalkeeper said he has immense respect for the group’s contribution to the sport’s growth through the Tata Football Academy that has been in operation since 1987. Chaubey too has trained in that facility during his playing days.


“We have seen many corporates become very prominent over the last few decades, but we have also seen many corporates go bankrupt thereafter. But Tata is different. It has gained that respect, earned that respect among Indians,” he noted.

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“Tata will never consider sports merely as a medium for business, revenue generation, profit, or loss. They have done so much for Indian sport. They have invested in archery and several other areas, and in football, I think most of the youth development system has come through the Tata Football Academy,” the former India player added.


Chaubey recalled how the academy survived a financial crisis in the ’90s.


“…it was rumoured that TFA would be closed down, the Archery Academy would start, the Engineer Hostel would start, and the Cricket Academy would start. Many rumours were there.


“But since we won two tournaments in Germany and the Netherlands at the junior level, it became a headline in London. So officers from the London Tata office came and met us. They gave us incentives, PK Banerjee and Ranjan Choudhury were the coach and technical director. So that’s how the Tata Football Academy continued, which was supposed to be closed down in 1992,” he revealed.

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Chaubey fondly recalled his association with the Tata Academy as a cadet player.


“I learned football through Tata Football Academy. Since 1987 till date, nearly 275 or more player have graduated from TFA. I am also one among them and perhaps Renedy Singh and myself served the longest period in the Tata Football Academy,” he said.

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BT Toews eyes big future for Gilas Women, one game at a time

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Gilas Pilipinas Women coach BT Toews during training

Gilas Pilipinas Women coach BT Toews during training. –SBP PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines– New Gilas Pilipinas Women coach BT Toews has big ambitions for the team, yet he knows that it won’t take overnight for that to become a reality.

“We have high goals and we want to win every game we play. And we’ll take it one game at a time,” Toews said when he met members of the media on a rainy Thursday afternoon.

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It comes ahead of his Gilas debut, which would be the Fiba Women’s Pre-Olympic Qualifier in Guadalajara, Mexico from Aug. 17 and 23 followed by next month’s Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Toews is more than two months removed from taking the helm, with a goal of setting higher standards after a decade of success under coach Pat Aquino.

The 60-year-old Canadian accepted the role offered by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, hoping that he can bring the success he had in Japan.

He carries credentials of having steered the Fujitsu Red Wave to consecutive Women’s Japan Basketball League and Empress Cup doubles in 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.

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“Of all the offers I had in Asia to coach national teams, I thought that the Philippines, the women’s, was a team that had a really high ceiling,” Toews said.

“[It’s] not just because of what happened in the last few years with Coach Pat and the success they had, but if things could be changed not just on the court, but off the court, I thought that the Philippines could really get to the top tier and be a perennial contender.”

Gilas is set to leave for Las Vegas this weekend for a camp before heading to Mexico for the competition where the Philippines will compete in Group B.

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Toews and Gilas will take on Canada, Senegal and host Mexico, with the top two teams advancing to the semifinals.

Jack Animam, Kacey dela Rosa and Vanessa de Jesus headline Toews’ roster, which also has veterans Afril Bernardino and Janine Pontejos plus lefty guard Sophia Dignadice.



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The rest of the team is composed of Tin Cayabyab, Monique del Carmen, Jhaz Joson, Camille Malagar, Louna Ozar, Kent Pastrana, Ann Pingol, Tiffany Reyes, Alyssa Rodriguez, Jay Salon and Angel Surada.

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All locked safe locations and codes in The Division Resurgence

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The Division Resurgence can keep you busy with lots of activities, but when you’re not shooting bad guys, you’re mostly looking out for loot. And the best way to get some is to unlock safes scattered across the map. These safes can provide you with crafting materials, consumables, gear, and mods.

Most of the safes have the same codes, but finding them can be a hassle. To make things easy, we’ve listed the locations and codes for all safes in The Division Resurgence. Unlock them to get a head start and complete related achievements.


Every safe location with codes in The Division Resurgence

Safe #1

Find the building outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the building outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the building outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

From the Laundry room exit of Lazarus Rest safehouse, head left towards the main road. Find the building facing the main road with a yellow generator and stairs inside the entrance. Head upstairs and, on the first floor, you’ll see a small safe. To unlock it, use the code 0616.

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Safe #2 and #3

Climb the ladder to find the second safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Climb the ladder to find the second safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Climb the ladder to find the second safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

For the next safe, take the exit beside the laundry room, head right and then left to reach the main street. Walk past the 4-way intersection and look for school buses to your right. Take the stairs up the building to find a blue safe. Open Code Clue 11 in your Cryptic Clues menu to find the code for this safe; it is different for each player.

After climbing the ladder, go right to find an entrance (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)After climbing the ladder, go right to find an entrance (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
After climbing the ladder, go right to find an entrance (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head right from Safe #2 to find a door leading into the building. Look for a cubicle surrounded by notice boards with a code and the safe near the wall. The code for this safe is 7723.

Safe #4

The safe is near the Christmas tree (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The safe is near the Christmas tree (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The safe is near the Christmas tree (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head to the top side of the map and look for a skyscraper on the street that divides Clinton and Times Square. As you head inside, look for the safe on the left side of the counter near a small Christmas tree. Use code 0115 to unlock it and get its contents.

Safe #5

The year is the code for the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The year is the code for the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The year is the code for the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head to the bar at the Autumn’s Hope safehouse and look for the safe on the right side. To open it, use code 1883. It’s the same year the bar opened, and it’s written under its name.

Safe #6

Find the safe behind the counter (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the safe behind the counter (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the safe behind the counter (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

From the exit or Dante’s Run safehouse in Hell’s Kitchen, take a right to reach the main lobby. Find the safe behind the counter. The code to unlock it is 7716 and is written on a poster on the pillar nearby.

Safe #7

The code is written on the wall (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The code is written on the wall (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The code is written on the wall (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

In the Hell’s Kitchen area, head to the flyovers that connect it to the Hudson Yard area. There, look for the safe near the end of a road down the slope. The code for this safe is 1845, spray-tagged on the wall.

Safe #8

Head inside the police station to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Head inside the police station to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Head inside the police station to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head to the southern entrance of Times Square and look for a small police station. The safe is near an investigation board with the code written on it. Use 1450 to unlock the safe or whatever numbers you see on the board.

Safe #9

The safe is just outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The safe is just outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The safe is just outside the safehouse (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

From the Kerman Station, take the door beside the exit to enter another room. The safe is in front of the lockers beside chairs and tables. Find the code 7069 written on a sticky note on the board near the lockers.

Safe #10

The safe is inside one of the cargo containers (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The safe is inside one of the cargo containers (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The safe is inside one of the cargo containers (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

On the map where the flyovers end, you’ll find a trainyard. Head down on the tracks and look for the safe in one of the abandoned train cars. To unlock it, use the code 1124.

Safe #11

Take the grapple to the top floor and reach the office (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Take the grapple to the top floor and reach the office (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Take the grapple to the top floor and reach the office (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head to the Spring Blossom settlement in the Garment District. Take the grapple to the top, then head up the stairs to the office on the right. The safe is among the wooden cupboards, and its code, 3580, is written on the blackboard.

Safe #12

Find the safe under the only active wall light (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the safe under the only active wall light (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the safe under the only active wall light (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Reach the Cavern safehouse and find the safe near the only glowing light on the wall near the ladder. Use 9363 to unlock it. You can also find the code in Code Clue 08.

Safe #13

This safe is in a bedroom on the top floor (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)This safe is in a bedroom on the top floor (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
This safe is in a bedroom on the top floor (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Outside the Cavern safehouse, travel to a 4-way intersection to find an open building. Head up the stairs to the second floor and enter the open apartment. Find the safe in a bedroom and unlock it with code 0115.

Safe #14

The safe is beside one of the bunks (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The safe is beside one of the bunks (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The safe is beside one of the bunks (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

This safe is inside the NYC Base of Operations in the Pennsylvania Plaza. Head to the bunk beds area with various vendors and find code 1350 on a blackboard. The safe is near one of the beds beside a locker.

Safe #15

The safe is under the Wine poster (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The safe is under the Wine poster (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The safe is under the Wine poster (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

From outside the NYC Base of Operations, head inside the supermarket. The safe is under a board with a Wine advertisement. The code for it is 1987, the same year as the one written on the Wine advert.

Safe #16

Head to the coffee shop to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Head to the coffee shop to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Head to the coffee shop to find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

In front of the supermarket, there’s a coffee shop. Head inside and find the safe under a poster near a sofa. The code for it is 1122, also written on the poster for the shop on the wall.

Safe #17

Find the safe inside the tent (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the safe inside the tent (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the safe inside the tent (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Travel southeast from the base of operations to find a tent near the neon board with “PARK” written on it. The area is swarming with enemies, so take them out first. Use code 1105 to unlock the safe inside the tent.

Safe #18

Electronic store location (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Electronic store location (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Electronic store location (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

From the tent with Safe #17, find an alley on the right side that’ll take you to the other side of the street. Take another right and look for a laptop store on the left. The safe is near the counter, and its code is 1762.

Safe #19

Find the statue, find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the statue, find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the statue, find the safe (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

On the far east of the NYC Base of Operations, past the Pennsylvania Plaza (in the Garment District), you can find a statue of a man holding a book. The safe is on the right side of the statue, just past the NPCs. The code for it is written on the cover of the book MMX, which translates to 2010.

Safe #20

The code is inside the locker (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)The code is inside the locker (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
The code is inside the locker (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

Head back to the street where the statue is facing and take a right. Enter the first building past Fitness and Gym, and find an open locker. Inside, you’ll find the code 0078 that’ll unlock the safe near the garbage dumpster.

Safe #21

Find the safe in the shop (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)Find the safe in the shop (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)
Find the safe in the shop (Image via Ubisoft || YouTube/@ShivTDR)

The final safe is on the far east side of Tenderloin. This one is inside a restaurant near an intersection near the Furniture Store. Find it just outside the kitchen and use the code 0123 to unlock it.


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