shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Football News > Article > Sachin on U 17 FIFA World Cup Indias biggest chance to support another sport

Sachin on U-17 FIFA World Cup: India's biggest chance to support another sport

Updated on: 19 July,2017 04:38 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Rohan Koli | rohan.koli@mid-day.com

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has urged football fans to support India's under-17 team in the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held from October 6-28 in the country

Sachin on U-17 FIFA World Cup: India's biggest chance to support another sport

Tendulkar during an event yesterday. Pic/Shadab Khan
Tendulkar during an event yesterday. Pic/Shadab Khan


Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has urged football fans to support India's under-17 team in the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held from October 6-28 in the country.


"Under-17 (tournament) will have some world-class players playing and I am looking forward to this tournament. A World Cup in any sport is competition at the highest level. Players will not want to give an inch to each other. I was in Rio (Olympics) last August and saw rugby matches featuring women. I never thought it would get so physical. Seventeen in today's world is not young. It is just about the time when you are looking to be competitive. There are boys who stay within their limitation and deliver," Tendulkar said yesterday.


"This is India's greatest opportunity to show our support towards another sport (other than cricket). This is only about taking it to the next level and I am sure spectators won't disappoint us Indians. Let's not disappoint each other. Go out and support those youngsters," added Tendulkar, who was announced as Sony Pictures Networks' India ambassador at a city hotel yesterday.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK