Narendra Modi releases FIFA Stamp FootBallFever

Says India is making preparations for hosting football world cup in 2017

ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 13 2014 | 11:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released FIFA Stamp, FootBallFever for 2014 FIFA World cup at 7RCR on Thursday.

"Society can't function without a sportsman spirit. Sports brings people together," said Modi.

"This is history; India is making preparations for hosting the (Junior U-17) Football World Cup in 2017. Football is gaining space in our country's sports. We need to push it more. Commentary plays a very important role in any game," he added.

Modi also thanked the Goa Government for its decision to send six MLAs on a "junket" to Brazil to attend the FIFA World Cup.

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First Published: Jun 12 2014 | 8:10 PM IST

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