MARGAO
Youth Club of Manora thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for their "immense support and understanding" in taking football ahead.
YC Manora president Srikant Sawant said that the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup will definitely play a galvanising role in spreading the gospel of women's football across the country. "It is our hope that more more young girls are encouraged, and it is our hope that more young girls are encouraged to take up the sport, and more parents see the merit of introducing them to it," he said. "The GFA would also like to thank Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Sports Minister Govind Gaude for their immense support.
Anthony Barbosa, vice-president of YC Manora was thankful of the government’s efforts to support women’s football. He said, chief minister and his government’s endeavour to take Indian football, especially women’s football to the next level will definitely bring a refreshing change in the sporting scenario of the country.
