U-17 FIFA World Cup

Happy to continue with overseas scouting programme: Praful Patel

The programme was launched keeping the U-17 World Cup in mind but Patel said that "we will be happy to continue with the programme".

Sep 27, 2017, 15:25 PM IST

Salt Lake Stadium, venue for U-17 WC final, handed over to LOC

Giving it a 10/10 rating, LOC tournament director Javier Ceppi said the revamped stadium is at par with any world-class venue that has hosted a FIFA World Cup final.

Sep 10, 2017, 16:30 PM IST

I would give 15 years of my career to play in U-17 World Cup: Sunil Chhetri

On his return from Macau, Chhetri presented the India U-17 players with the jersey by Nike, before telling them not to be scared to face the big tournament.

Sep 08, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Playing field is more important than play station, says PM Narendra Modi

Modi also mentioned the upcoming U-17 FIFA World Cup to be held in India for the first time later this year.

Aug 27, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

Schools in Goa told to reschedule term exams for FIFA matches

In the wake of upcoming U-17 FIFA world cup matches being played in Goa, the State Education department has asked schools to reschedule their first terminal examinations before October 7.

Jul 11, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

Weekly sports round-up, July 3 to 9: From Dhoni's extended birthday bash to Federer's record win at Wimbledon

From MS Dhoni's birthday to Lionel Messi's contract extension, here's our sports round-up for the week July 3 to 9.

Jul 09, 2017, 22:41 PM IST

AIFF vows to raise the bar in hosting U-17 FIFA World Cup

The mega event will be held from October 6 to 28 across six cities.

May 23, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

Goa CM Parrikar presents budget, focuses on agriculture, education

The new BJP-led government in Goa today presented its first budget that targeted an economic growth of 11 per cent in 2017-18 and laid special focus on agriculture, social security and education.

Mar 24, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

ICC World Twenty20: Momentum is with India, says confident PM Narendra Modi ahead of do-or-die Australia match

India-Australia match will decide the fourth and last semi-finalists.

Mar 27, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Full support to India for hosting of U-17 World Cup: AFC Chief

The AIFF on Saturday formally flagged off its preparations to host the U-17 World Cup in 2017.

Nov 28, 2015, 22:03 PM IST

Work on U-17 FIFA World Cup headed in right direction: AIFF

Work on constructing world-class stadiums for the U-17 FIFA World Cup is headed in the right direction, according to a top AIFF official, who sounded optimistic about putting together a solid home team in the mega-event scheduled to be held in India in 2017.

Sep 16, 2015, 17:02 PM IST