Shrinivas Dempo nominated as Goa Venue Director for LOC

Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman of Dempo Sports Club was on Friday nominated as Goa Venue Director for the Local Organising Committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, India. The decision came as a reward for his instrumental role played in the allocation of rights to India for hosting the the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 since the decision came in favour of the country back in December 2013.

The Goan NetworkPublished May 20, 2017, 7:14 PM IST

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Incidentally, Dempo was the one who pushed things forward for the first FIFA inspection visit conducted by Inaki Alvarez back in February 2014. His faith and support in Goa was one of the biggest reasons the State was selected as a venue not only for the World Cup, but also for the AFC U-16 Championship 2016. The Venue Director is the highest position at each venue level and it is responsible to ensure that everything goes on as per the plans and requirements and its venue is able to deliver a fantastic show for the tournament.

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Hosting U-17 World Cup will raise profile of Indian soccer: Armando

Former National coach Armando Colaco on Thursday said that the upcoming Under 17 FIFA World Cup will put India on the global map and could help in building a strong national football team.

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CHARLES D’SOUZA MARGAO “I think hosting U-17 World Cup will raise the profile of the sport here. People who have not seen football live can now see the best players in the world, the best countries in the world competing. It can give the whole country a lift, it generates so much exposure. Definitely the experience will help (in building a strong national team),” former Dempo coach Colaco said, adding: “To develop the sport, you need infrastructure, good coaches…