All India Football Federation and Local Organising Committee on Saturday supported FIFA's decision to postpone the U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19.
"The All India Football Federation and Local Organising Committee are supportive of the decision by FIFA to postpone FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. We agree that this has been made with the highest regard for public health, and the participating teams, host cities, staff, and visiting fans, and keeps the best interests of everyone in mind," the AIFF and LOC said in an official statement.
"We were, of course, looking forward to hosting the tournament in November this year, but at the same time, we are mindful of all those around the world and in our country potentially impacted by our decisions," it added.
The FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup was slated to be held in India from November 2-21 in five cities -- Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati.
