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New Delhi hosts Curtain Raiser Function for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup!

A curtain raiser function was held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi today, August 19 for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held in India from October 6 to 28. The Trophy for the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup was also displayed at the stadium as part of the trophy tour which will now visit all six host cities of the tournament. The objective of the program was to promote football in India, especially among children and youth.

Amongst others, 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 to promote football among 11 million school children in India.

Around 7,000 school students of Delhi did a 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 S.K. Bhattacharya.

Earlier in the morning a football festival was held in which around 1,000 school students were taught football techniques and more to mark the occasion.

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