Uncertainty looms over India`s chances of hosting U-17 WC

Last Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013, 14:41

India`s chances of hosting the 2017 Under-17 football World Cup is shrouded in uncertainty.

Mobile towers installation to touch 4,20,000 by FY'17: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 14:51

The number of 3G subscribers is expected to grow to around 412 million by 2017, the report said.

Indian government backs AIFF to host the 2017 U-17 Football World Cup

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 08:35

AIFF`s bid to host the 2017 U-17 Football World Cup received a major boost on Monday as the central government gave its approval.

I-League to promote football, says AIFF vice-president

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 12:22

Optimistic about the bright future of the Indian football, All India Football federation (AIFF) Vice-President, Ankur Dutta said the I-league introduced by the federation is a step in right direction to promote football in the country.

Valcke stresses on positives of hosting U-17 WC to Maken

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 18:56

Keen to see India as host of the U-17 World Cup in 2017, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has reportedly told Sports Minister Ajay Maken that organising the event will bring about a "big change in Indian football."

Maken assures FIFA of co-operation for U-17 World Cup

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 23:17

The AIFF`s wish to host the 2017 U-17 football World Cup in India got a shot in the arm after the Sports Ministry on Wednesday assured FIFA of full co-operation in organising the event.

Govt yet to give final approval for 2017 U-17 Football WC bid

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 15:15

The All India Football Federation will have to wait a little longer to make an official presentation to the FIFA to host the 2017 U017 World Cup as the government is yet to give its final approval to the bid.

Kerala to bid for World Cup Football U-17

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 18:26

Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday decided to extend support to the efforts of Kerala Football Association (KFA) in its bid for hosting the 2017 World Cup Football Tournament for under-17 in the state.