FIFA U-17 Women’s Football World Cup to be hosted in 5 cities in November

Union Sports
Minister Kiren Rijiju launched an event in New Delhi yesterday to unveil the
five host cities for the FIFA Under-17 Women’s Football World Cup which kicks
off on2nd of November this year. The matches of the world cup will be held in
five cities including Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi
Mumbai.

The finals
of the tournament will be played on 21st of November at Navi Mumbai. The cities
will play host to 16 teams which will compete across 32 matches to lift the
coveted title. The official slogan – Kick Off The Dream – was also unveiled
during the event.

Speaking at
the event, the Sports Minister said that as he looks forward to the support
from the whole country in making this tournament a rousing success. He added
that Indian U-17 women’s team will be playing in a FIFA tournament for the
first time and it is a proud moment for the nation and all possible support
will be provided to ensure its success.

FIFA Chief
Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman said that the event represents a major
moment for the tournament and football fans across India and around the world.
Ms Sarai added that FIFA looks to build on the incredible success of last
year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, as well as the legacy left by the FIFA
U-17 World Cup in 2017.

All India
Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel, who is also the Chairman of
the Local Organizing Committee, LOC, said that India will next seek to host the
U-20 World Cup and the prestigious Club World Cup.