AIFF and LOC Statement on the postponement of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020
AIFF and LOC
Statement on the postponement of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020
The All India
Football Federation and Local Organising Committee are supportive of the
decision by FIFA to postpone FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
We agree that
this has been made with the highest regard for public health, and the
participating teams, host cities, staff and visiting fans, and keeps the best
interests of everyone in mind. We were, of course, looking forward to hosting
the Tournament in November this year, but at the same time, we are mindful of
all those around the world and in our country potentially impacted by our
decisions. For us at the moment, the primary concern is the health and
wellbeing of every stakeholder involved in the Tournament. We don’t want to
take any risk that is detrimental to our community before it is clear that
there is no threat to people’s health due to this pandemic.
The LOC and AIFF
will work with FIFA to determine the most suitable dates for the Tournament. We
look forward to hosting a successful Tournament in the near future.
