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Odisha CM along with Mr. Arsene Wenger has inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy

in Sports, State News November 22, 2023 Comments Off on Odisha CM along with Mr. Arsene Wenger has inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy 466 Views

Bhubaneswar:21/11/23:: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, along with Chief of Global Football Development at FIFA, Mr Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in front of a full-house Kalinga Stadium during India vs Qatar encounter at Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualification campaign in Kalinga Stadium.

This is a major initiative to boost football development in India. AIFF and FIFA are partnering with the Government of Odisha in establishing this academy. 50 talented football players In the under 14 years category will be selected for the academy from across the country, including 15 Odisha players. The Academy will be headed by a FIFA-appointed coach along with various coaches and staff from AIFF and Govt of Odisha.

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The Chief Minister said, “ Football is a popular game in India especially among the younger generation. There is a lot of talent in football in India and with proper coaching facilities, our team can perform very well in the future. I am happy that we are able to partner with FIFA and AIFF to create such academies. Odisha will support football Projects and work in close collaboration with AIFF for football promotion in India”.

Shri VK Pandian Chairman 5T & Navin Odisha interacted with Arsene Wenger during his visit to the stadium. Sh Pandian showed the upcoming sports science center in Kalinga Stadium to Mr. Wenger, who was impressed with the commitment of the state towards sports development.

Also, present on this occasion were Sports Minister Shri Tusharkanti Behera, President of All India Football Federation, Kalyan Chaubey, Chief Secretary P K Jena, DC Anu Garg and Sports Secretary Vineel Krishna.

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