Prime Minister Narendra Modi released
commemorative postage stamps on FIFA World Cup 2014 that gets underway in
Brazil on 12th June. FIFA World Cup 2014 began on 12 June in Brasil.
Modi said the sport brings about a spirit of amity and
belongingness among nations of the world. Modi hoped that the FIFA World Cup
become a bridge for connecting nations together.
India is preparing to host the under-17 FIFA World Cup and
also recalled the glorious history of football in India. He also urged the
Department of Posts to also develop a website on the history of Indian
football.
The Prime Minister observed that commentary, especially radio
commentary, probably played a key role in enhancing the popularity of cricket,
and the art of commentary should be developed in other sports as well.
The function was attended by several prominent
sporting icons including K.Malleswari, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore,
Sunil Chhetri, Sushil Kumar, Ajit Pal Singh, Chunni Goswami, Subrata
Bhattacharya, and Kirti Azad.
All India Football Federation president Praful
Patel was also present at the occasion.
