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NEW DELHI (AFP) – The U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be held in India in November, has been postponed for three months, Fifa said Tuesday (May 12), adding to a growing list of sporting events. affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The tournament, to be played in five cities across the country, will now begin on February 17, the soccer governing body said.
India seeks to increase its international position as host to major sporting events after hosting the men’s U-17 World Cup in 2017.
“So far, all host cities have made a great effort and commitment, and we are pleased that the new dates will allow them to make up for lost time and provide a boost in the future,” said the local organizing committee after FIFA. ad.
FIFA also revealed new dates for this year’s U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica and Panama. It will now be played from January 20 to February 6, 2021.
The Fifa 2020 Futsal World Cup in Lithuania has been delayed until 12 September next year.
Meanwhile, the 70th FIFA Congress, to be held in Addis Ababa, will be held as an online event on September 18.
The coronavirus has halted international sport, but some soccer leagues are restarting, albeit behind closed doors.
The South Korean K-League came to life last Friday and the German Bundesliga soccer championship will restart this weekend in empty stadiums.
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