Kochi gears up to host FIFA U-17 World Cup

Cultural processions displaying Kerala various traditional art forms marked the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kochi on Friday. The FIFA U-17 will begin from October 6. The first match in Kochi is on October 7.
Kochi is ready to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup matches with infrastructure in place at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kerala Minister for Industries and Sports A C Moideen said. In pic: A C Moideen Minister for Sports at the unveiling of the FIFA
Kochi is ready to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup matches with infrastructure in place at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kerala Minister for Industries and Sports A C Moideen said. In pic: A C Moideen Minister for Sports at the unveiling of the FIFA
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An amount of Rs. 47.33 crore had been spent for improving infrastructure facilities at the main venue and three practice grounds - Panampalli Nagar Sports Council Stadium, Maharajas College Stadium and Fort Kochi Stadium. In pic: The trophy will be displayed in the city till Sunday. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
An amount of Rs. 47.33 crore had been spent for improving infrastructure facilities at the main venue and three practice grounds - Panampalli Nagar Sports Council Stadium, Maharajas College Stadium and Fort Kochi Stadium. In pic: The trophy will be displayed in the city till Sunday. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Cultural processions displaying Kerala various traditional art forms marked the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kochi on Friday. The FIFA U-17 will begin from October 6. The first match in Kochi is on October 7.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Cultural processions displaying Kerala various traditional art forms marked the unveiling of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kochi on Friday. The FIFA U-17 will begin from October 6. The first match in Kochi is on October 7. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Kochi would be hosting six qualifying matches, one pre-quarterfinal and one quarterfinal game of the tournament to be held from October 6 to 28.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Kochi would be hosting six qualifying matches, one pre-quarterfinal and one quarterfinal game of the tournament to be held from October 6 to 28. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The preliminary matches to be held in Kochi are: Brazil vs Spain and South Korea vs Nigeria on Ocober 7, Spain vs Nigeria and South Korea vs Brzil on October 10 and Guinea vs Germany and Spain vs South Korea on October 13.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The preliminary matches to be held in Kochi are: Brazil vs Spain and South Korea vs Nigeria on Ocober 7, Spain vs Nigeria and South Korea vs Brzil on October 10 and Guinea vs Germany and Spain vs South Korea on October 13. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The state government in co-ordination with Sports Council had decided to accord a grand reception to the 'trophy' on its arrival at the Jawaharalal International Stadium on September 22.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The state government in co-ordination with Sports Council had decided to accord a grand reception to the 'trophy' on its arrival at the Jawaharalal International Stadium on September 22. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The trophy would be taken to different educational institutions till September 24. Also, a Torch Relay would start from Kasargod led by former international player I M Vijayan and current player C K Vineeth.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The trophy would be taken to different educational institutions till September 24. Also, a Torch Relay would start from Kasargod led by former international player I M Vijayan and current player C K Vineeth. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
After the colourful reception featuring the traditional art forms of Kerala, the trophy will be exhibited at the stadium, which is the venue for the World Cup matches. The public will also get an opportunity to click pictures with the trophy.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
After the colourful reception featuring the traditional art forms of Kerala, the trophy will be exhibited at the stadium, which is the venue for the World Cup matches. The public will also get an opportunity to click pictures with the trophy. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
This is for the first time India is hosting a FIFA World Cup and the national team is participating in it.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
This is for the first time India is hosting a FIFA World Cup and the national team is participating in it. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The matches will kick off on October 6 at Navi Mumbai and Delhi. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host five matches of Group D, along with one match from Group C in the group stages.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
The matches will kick off on October 6 at Navi Mumbai and Delhi. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium will host five matches of Group D, along with one match from Group C in the group stages. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Brazil, Spain and Germany will be among the teams in action at Kochi during the first round. The ground will also host a match each in the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals. The capacity of the Stadium was reduced to 41,748  by exempting the galleries.  ( EPS | Albin Mathew)
Brazil, Spain and Germany will be among the teams in action at Kochi during the first round. The ground will also host a match each in the Round of 16 and the quarter-finals. The capacity of the Stadium was reduced to 41,748 by exempting the galleries. ( EPS | Albin Mathew)

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