A high-level FIFA delegation led by Secretary General Mr. Jerome Valcke called on the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Sarbananda Sonowal here today to discuss the Under-17 World Cup 2017 of Football to be held in India in 2017. Chairman, All India Football Federation Shri Praful Patel was also present during the meeting.
Mr. Jerome Valcke briefed the Minister about the keenness of FIFA to develop and popularize football at the grass-roots level in India. He urged the Sports Ministry to provide support to make Under-17 World Cup a success. He stressed the need for upgradation of infrastructure like stadia dedicated to football so that India which is full of talent and potential can provide best facilities to its young and upcoming football players.
Shri Sonowal, welcoming the suggestions given by the FIFA, said the Government will extend all possible support to make Under-17 World Cup a success.
Mr. Jerome Valcke briefed the Minister about the keenness of FIFA to develop and popularize football at the grass-roots level in India. He urged the Sports Ministry to provide support to make Under-17 World Cup a success. He stressed the need for upgradation of infrastructure like stadia dedicated to football so that India which is full of talent and potential can provide best facilities to its young and upcoming football players.
Shri Sonowal, welcoming the suggestions given by the FIFA, said the Government will extend all possible support to make Under-17 World Cup a success.
