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FIFA may undertake one final inspection of the venues ahead of the U-17 football World Cup to be held in India. However, the preparations for the mega event are on course for the FIFA U-17 World Cup which starts on October 06.
In an interview with IANS, Local Organising Committee (LOC) Tournament Director Javier Ceppi has said that there is a possibility of one final inspection to take place as we move closer towards the event.
“There may be one last inspection much closer to the tournament by officials, but it is not confirmed yet. In that sense, it is important for everyone to keep on working with the pace and energy with which they have been doing to make sure all is in place well in advance,” Ceppi was quoted as saying by IANS. Also Read- Arsenal Players Try Hands at Table Tennis Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Ceppi meanwhile has praised the speed at which preparations have been going on. “What we can do is comparing India with India. When we first started working in November 2014, we never thought we could reach this point, so close to the tournament, where we do not have anything too critical that needs to be constructed at the last minute, where almost all infrastructure is in place and where our main focus is execution and implementation,” Ceppi said.
“Now is the most important time, because we cannot afford to lose all the good that has been done so far and we can’t lose momentum. The focus on delivery must be complete,” he added.
Almost all the participating teams have done recce of the six venues, except for North Korea, who are yet to visit Kochi. “The visits were overall very good and the teams were pleased with what they saw, knowing that still there are things that will get done closer to the tournament and that the conditions will keep improving before it.
“The teams were positive towards the venues and also about the enthusiasm with which all Indians have embraced the World Cup,” Ceppi said.
Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati, New Delhi, Margao and Navi Mumbai will be hosting the World Cup between October 06 and 28. The final will be played at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.
(Inputs IANS).
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