Sanjay Bhandari to depart as Kick It Out chair after this season
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Sanjay Bhandari will step down as chair of Kick It Out at the end of the 2026/27 season after more than seven years in the role. Appointed in 2019, he has led significant changes within the organization, including improved governance and a new strategic plan called Football United. Kick It Out will start the recruitment process for Bhandari's successor, with hopes to find a candidate by the end of December 2026. The new chair will work alongside Bhandari for a smooth transition before officially assuming the role on July 1, 2027.
- •Bhandari has chaired Kick It Out since 2019.
- •The organization launched its Football United strategy last year.
- •A successor is expected to be appointed by December 2026.
- •Bhandari was awarded an MBE in 2024 for his service.
- •Kick It Out continues to address rising reports of discrimination.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role
- 11:34 AMBBC Sport — Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role
"Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.
"Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.
"Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 11:34 AMKick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role
Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 11:34 AMKick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role
Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will step down from his role at the end of the 2026-27 season.
- Sky Sports—Kick It Out chair to leave role at end of season
Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari will leave his role at the end of the 2026/27 season.
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