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FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup 2022
October 10, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 10 (ANI): Ahead of FIFA under-17 women’s World Cup 2022, Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera said that the state is excited to host the event and it has helped them develop a football ecosystem in Odisha.
With just one more day to go for the landmark event FIFA U 17 Women’s World Cup India 2022, Odisha Government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure its first FIFA event remains memorable for all while also creating a legacy for football in the state.
“We are very excited to be hosting this event. This event has given us the opportunity to understand the sport better and develop the football ecosystem in Odisha. The footballers of the state team and coaches have expressed their eagerness to train at these new sites,” said the minister in a statement.
“Earlier, we had the Kalinga main stadium and an adjacent practice pitch. Now, players have three more additional sites to train. Thus, allowing a greater number of players and coaches to train and develop new skills. We are looking forward to working with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and strengthening our youth development program.”
“We hope to see many players from Odisha transition to National Teams. As per the vision of our Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Women’s Football is a key area of focus and this event will give a big boost to women’s footballers of the state. There are pockets in the state where Football is very popular. We have big plans for them and are already working on a road map,” he concluded.
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