FIFA backs Indian plan to launch school program to sign 25 million new players
2 November - Following the hosting of the U-17 Women's World Cup, India has pledged to launch a school program to engage 25 million children in the global game.
>Spain crowned the U-17 women's world champion for the second consecutive time on Sunday by beating Colombia 1-0 in the final. This achievement is a testament in part to the development of women's football at grassroots level in Spain, which is sorely lacking in Indian football.
India's U-17 side were knocked out in the first round, losing all three of their group matches to USA, Brazil and Morocco and conceding 17 goals in the process. Once again, the top-down approach of the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has backfired like in 2017 when India first held a FIFA youth tournament and the Indian boys didn't had little chance in the group stage.
However, the AIFF, the Ministry of Education and FIFA have signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out a grassroots program aimed at connecting millions of children to the global game.
"This is a partnership between the government, the education system, the football association and FIFA - it is a partnership of course to work for the most talented players; to give every talent India a chance to become a world star - but also, more than that, to try to bring the values of football to every Indian girl and boy," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Newly elected AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey added, “The Football Federation of India is very happy and hopes that under your leadership, Indian football will continue to develop in many areas. Thank you and I I am glad that with your support and guidance, Indian football is moving forward."
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2 November - Following the hosting of the U-17 Women's World Cup, India has pledged to launch a school program to engage 25 million children in the global game.
>Spain crowned the U-17 women's world champion for the second consecutive time on Sunday by beating Colombia 1-0 in the final. This achievement is a testament in part to the development of women's football at grassroots level in Spain, which is sorely lacking in Indian football.
India's U-17 side were knocked out in the first round, losing all three of their group matches to USA, Brazil and Morocco and conceding 17 goals in the process. Once again, the top-down approach of the Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has backfired like in 2017 when India first held a FIFA youth tournament and the Indian boys didn't had little chance in the group stage.
However, the AIFF, the Ministry of Education and FIFA have signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out a grassroots program aimed at connecting millions of children to the global game.
"This is a partnership between the government, the education system, the football association and FIFA - it is a partnership of course to work for the most talented players; to give every talent India a chance to become a world star - but also, more than that, to try to bring the values of football to every Indian girl and boy," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Newly elected AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey added, “The Football Federation of India is very happy and hopes that under your leadership, Indian football will continue to develop in many areas. Thank you and I I am glad that with your support and guidance, Indian football is moving forward."
Contact the author of this story at moc.l1667457886labto1667457886ofdlr1667457886owedi1667457886sni@i1667457886tnuk.1667457886ardni1667457886mas1667457886
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