India to host BRICS U-17 Football Cup 2016

An agreement between Delhi Dynamos FC, team of the Indian Super League (ISL) and BRICS Football Cup management was signed during the celebration of the BRICS summit at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi.

Being the sixth official football team partner, Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Delhi Dynamos entered into an agreement with BRICS Football Cup tournament organizers to launch Football: BRICS U-17 Football Cup 2016 (India).

Delhi Dynamos FC's marquee player Roberto Carlos said that the team will select new players along with a new coach to find a place at the top three.

Roberto Carlos further added that "Indian players can prove much more and we are here to help them and improve their skills to become better." "We have come here to promote football in India. It's is very important for development of Indian football and also for development of Indian culture and Brazilian culture" he added.

The ASSOCHAM in partnership with BRICS Football Cup is proposing to organize the first ever BRICS Under-17 football cup next year in India. Delhi Dynamos will also participate effectively in all the grass roots and CSR related activities of BRICS Football cup.

Speaking on the occasion, Prashant Agarwal, President Delhi Dynamos FC said, "We at Delhi Dynamos FC have always worked towards the development of the game at grassroots level. The partnership with BRICS football cup will not only promote better football interaction among BRICS youths but will also bring together people from different cultures. The tournament will provide a huge platform to young athletes and encourage them to showcase their talent.