The world governing body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football, marking a major milestone for Sri Lankan football on the international stage.
The appointment comes at a pivotal time for football in Sri Lanka, which has seen remarkable progress and structural reforms under Umar’s leadership over the past 18 months.
Umar’s strategic vision and reform-oriented leadership have been widely credited with reshaping the nation’s football landscape — strengthening governance, professionalism, and performance standards across all levels of the game.
Under his stewardship, Sri Lanka’s national football team has demonstrated steady improvement, and notably remains the only South Asian nation still in contention for Asian Cup qualification.
Observers view Umar’s inclusion in the FIFA committee as both a recognition of Sri Lanka’s ongoing football reforms and an opportunity to amplify the country’s presence in the global football community.
