India to host FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020

New Delhi: India is set to host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2020.

The decision to award the rights to India was taken at the FIFA Council meeting in Miami, USA on Friday.

"CONFIRMED: @IndianFootball will host the 2020 #U17WWC in #India," read a tweet by FIFA Women's World Cup.

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All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel also confirmed the news, saying organisers would ensure to make the event a "grand success."

"A very proud moment and an honour that our country #India and #AIFF has been confirmed as the host of #FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. We will strive to make it a grand success," he tweeted.

By virtue of being the host country, India will take part in the prestigious tournament for the first time in its history.

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This is the second FIFA tournament that is set to take place in India after it hosted the FIFA Under-17 Men’s World Cup in 2017.

After the success of the Under-17 Men’s World Cup, India had expressed its interest in hosting the U-17 Women's World Cup. Currently, the Indian women’s national team is participating in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2019 in Nepal, where it began its campaign with a thumping 6-0 win over Maldives on Wednesday.

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Notably, India has an unbeaten record in the SAFF championship and has lifted the trophy four times. (ANI)

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