The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL)  has announced that it’s President,  Jaswar Umar has been appointed to the Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football of  the World governing body FIFA.

This prestigious appointment by FIFA  comes at a time when Sri Lankan Football is experiencing rapid growth under the visionary leadership of  Umar. His strategic and bold approach has transformed the landscape of Sri Lankan football, setting new benchmarks in professionalism, governance, and performance.

His relentless focus on professionalizing the national team and elite football structure has positioned Sri Lanka as a rising force in the South Asian region. His modern management style and forward-thinking policies have brought renewed energy and credibility to the game, earning international recognition.

Sri Lanka’s national football team has shown significant improvement and remains the only South Asian nation still in contention for Asian Cup qualification, a testament to the progress achieved through structured reforms and professional planning.

With his new role in FIFA,  Umar will now contribute his experience and expertise to uplift grassroots and amateur football on a global scale. His appointment reflects both his growing influence in world football and FIFA’s confidence in his ability to inspire meaningful development within the sport worldwide.

“Football must be built from its roots. Empowering grassroots and amateur levels ensures sustainable success for future generations,”  Umar stated following his appointment.

This milestone marks another proud moment for Sri Lanka, as its football leadership continues to gain recognition and respect on the international stage.