FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020 emblem to be unveiled in Mumbai
The official emblem of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 will be unveiled at a ceremony in Mumbai's Gateway of India, on November 2.
Published : Oct 31, 2019 16:58 IST
The official emblem of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup India 2020 will be unveiled at a ceremony here to be held on November 2.
The occasion will mark one year to go for the second FIFA tournament that India will host next year.
Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman, LOC Chairman Praful Patel will be present on the occasion along with FIFA legend and two-time World Cup winner Kristine Lilly at the Gateway of India.
“We’re very happy to see the response from people of all walks of life, including eminent Indian sports personalities, who shall join us to celebrate this momentous occasion,” LOC Tournament Director Roma Khanna said in an interview with the official website of the Asian Football Confederation.
India had hosted the FIFA U-17 Men’s World Cup in 2017, in which England had emerged as champion.
D Y Patil Stadium in neighbouring Navi Mumbai was one of the venues for the tournament.
The Official Emblem Launch can also be streamed live via the FIFA Women's World Cup page and FIFATV YouTube channel on Saturday, 2 November.