All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel said that the under-17 women are in discussion with FIFA to finalize the new dates of the World Cup as well as to maintain the original age criteria of the participating players. The tournament was to be held in India in November which has been postponed due to Kovid-19.

He tweeted, 'I am happy to inform that we are working with FIFA to set a new and earliest possible date to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup. Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and FIFA are working to finalize the new dates keeping health and safety a priority.

I am happy to share that we are working with #FIFA to choose a new and earliest possible timeline to host the U-17 Women's World Cup. The LOC and FIFA are working in close collaboration to finalise new dates keeping health and safety a priority. #U17WWC @IndianFootball @FIFAWWC

 Praful Patel  April 10, 2020

For information, let us tell that they have said that we are also discussing with FIFA to keep the age criteria basically so that the players who have worked hard for this tournament, do not miss the chance to play. '

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