FIFA Under 17 World Cup matches to be held in 6 cities

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New Delhi : FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017 will be played in six cities: Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Goa, Kochi and Guwahati, from October 6 to 28, 2017.

There were reports that at some venues the preparations were not up to the mark. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs & Sports  Vijay Goel, recently visited Kochi, Kerala. The Minister expressed his disappointment at the pace at which the preparations were going on. He had a meeting with all the officials concerned and told them that no more extension of time for completion of works may be sought and all facilities should be ready by May 15, 2017, according to a PIB release.

Goel also held a meeting with the Chief Minister, Kerala, and Minister of Sports, Government of Kerala.  Goel urged them to review the work at their level to ensure timely completion of pending work. The Minister was assured that the timeline fixed by him, i.e. May 15, 2017, will be respected and no work will be left incomplete for completion beyond this date.

Goek will visit Kolkata on May 5. During the visit, the Minister is likely to visit the match as well practice venues of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. He will also hold meetings with senior football players, Chief Minister of West Bengal, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of West Bengal, with a view to seeking their cooperation in popularizing football and make FIFA Under-17 World Cup, a success, according to the PIB release.