Key Highlights
- The trophy tour is being organised by global beverage major Coca-Cola, the official partner of the FIFA World Cup.
- The original trophy was unveiled here at a ceremony in the presence of former Brazilian World Cup-winning player and FIFA legend Gilberto D’Silva, and Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
- Speaking on the occasion, Mandaviya said, the trophy will encourage the youth of the country towards the game of football.
- “We are here today to bring this trophy and the dream is to inspire so many young kids, inspire the next generation of players, women and boys to become successful also here in football, as they have done in other sports, especially in cricket,” he said.
- The government is working to develop a culture of sports in the country, which has the largest number of youths globally.
