Internet Desk: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, as well as the training pitches of the city will be prepared by 15 May for the forthcoming FIFA U17 World Cup, assured by the Government of Kerala today.
“There is no any need for any concern. All important works will be completed by May 15,” Kerala Industries Minister A C Moideen said, after inspecting preparation works at the stadium, one of the six venues for hosting U17 World Cup matches.
When Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel visited the stadium last month, he had expressed disappointment over the delay in completion of works at the main stadium and training grounds for the FIFA U17 World Cup.
FIFA’s inspection team had expressed deep concerns over the pace of work at the stadium and had set 15 May as the deadline for completing the work.
“Though I am disappointed over the delay in completion of various works, the officers have promised me that most of the work, especially at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, will be completed by 15 May,” Goel had said at a press conference.
The Local Organising Committee of FIFA U17 World Cup had earlier this month asserted that Kochi was on its way to complete preparation work by 15 May, rubbishing speculations that the venue could be dropped.