Curtain Raiser Function - FIFA
Under 17 World Cup 2017
With an objective to promote
football in India, especially among children and youth, a curtain
raiser function was held in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on 19th
August for FIFA Under-17 World Cup
2017 to be held in India from 6th to 28th October,
2017. In a first of a kind
experience, thousands of children along with dignitaries from the Government of
India came together to celebrate the launch of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India
2017 Trophy Experience in the capital city. Around 7000 school students of
Delhi did march past and gave a cultural performance on the theme of sports,
specially football in the presence of President, Action Committee of Private
Un-Aided Recognized Schools Shri S.K. Bhattacharya. Amongst other dignitaries,
Secretary Sports Injeti Srinivas and Tournament Director FIFA U-17 World Cup
Javier Ceppi were present at the function. The function was held under Mission
XI Million (MXIM). MXIM is the joint program of FIFA, AIFF and Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. MAPS kept its head high during the celebrations as our student Vansh led 11 band contingents of
different schools .
**A
true treasured possession!!!**
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