Describing the preparations at the venue, Lu said, “We last inspected the venue in February and I am delighted to see the progress on all fronts over the last six months.
“The venue in fact has already been tested through the AFC U16 Championships and from what the reports suggest, they did a great job.
“That adds to Goa credence and thus the venue certainly deserves to be a venue for the India’s first FIFA World Cup.”
With Goa’s culture and love for the beautiful game, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar was ecstatic at the prospect of the State hosting its first ever World Cup.
“Goa just hosted the AFC U16 tournament, where the four Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup were decided, needless to say we are extremely proud to be given this opportunity to host the tournament; it will most certainly be the next feather in our cap,” he said.
The team also visited the training sites proposed for the next year’s event Tilak Maidan Stadium, Cana Benaulim Ground, Bambolin Stadium and Utorda Ground.
The delegation will now travel to New Delhi tomorrow to inspect the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
