Why open it this season. I would like for them to open it with a match between Mumbai FC and Air India FC in a friendly right before the I-League. A proper opening. The Mumbai Derby.
according to some media reports WIFA is likely to open the stadium in next season though as @somesh told they are trying to get 1-2 matches of this season as well....
but i would want them to open the cooperage with the return of rovers cup with the foreign club spot being filled by one of top european clubs , may be their reserve team, like the bayern reserves participated in ifa shield few years back.... with their first match being against a top mumbai side
as this would mean most of football fans in mumbai come to know about the stadium as well which shall help mumbai fc and air india also getting good crowd support as well during their
according to some media reports WIFA is likely to open the stadium in next season though as @somesh told they are trying to get 1-2 matches of this season as well....
but i would want them to open the cooperage with the return of rovers cup with the foreign club spot being filled by one of top european clubs , may be their reserve team, like the bayern reserves participated in ifa shield few years back.... with their first match being against a top mumbai side
as this would mean most of football fans in mumbai come to know about the stadium as well which shall help mumbai fc and air india also getting good crowd support as well during their
Seems like a good idea. Gets Mumbai and also (sadly) Air India some good crowds. Gets the kids to go to the game. And would be a pre-season cup. Also maybe Pune FC can join in to being the 3rd Maha team. Good way to open the ground. Give it a proper opening.
MARGAO: A high-level delegation comprising twelve members of ACOLOP inspected the facilities at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Thursday ahead of the proposed Lusofonia Games to be held in the state next year.
The 12-member delegation was headed by Mr Alex Vong Iao Lek, president of ACOLOP. They were accompanied by Mr VM Prabhudesai, Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa, Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association, Mr Alberto Colaco, Secretary, Goa Football Association and other SAG officials.
“The high-level delegation inspected the facilities, both indoor and outdoor, at Nehru stadium and seemed pretty satisfied,” Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association said while interacting with the media persons.
“Three disciplines namely football, taekwando and judo will be held at the stadium,” Mr Bhakta added.
SAG Executive Director, Mr Prabhudesai disclosed that an amount of Rs 82 crore would be spent for renovating the Nehru Stadium. “The renovation plan of the stadium is completely prepared and what required in this regard is the go-ahead by the Chief Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar,” Mr Prabhudesai said.
He further said that all the details regarding the renovation and the estimates etc have been kept ready and expressed confidence that once the stadium is renovated it will have state-of-the-art facilities such as changing rooms, facilities for media etc.
When enquired whether Brazil football team would participate in the Lusofonia Games to be held in Goa next year, one of the top members of the delegation said that they will impress upon the Brazilian authorities to participate or else see to it that at least their junior football team participate in the same.
The Zambian team, which won the African Cup of Nations, is also expected to participate, it was informed.
Around ten disciplines at different venues will be conducted in Goa during the Lusofonia Games with disciplines such as volleyball, athletics etc to be held at University grounds, Taleigao, it was informed.
The delegation is expected to meet the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Friday to discuss all the details regarding the organisation of these games.
MARGAO: A high-level delegation comprising twelve members of ACOLOP inspected the facilities at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Thursday ahead of the proposed Lusofonia Games to be held in the state next year.
The 12-member delegation was headed by Mr Alex Vong Iao Lek, president of ACOLOP. They were accompanied by Mr VM Prabhudesai, Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa, Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association, Mr Alberto Colaco, Secretary, Goa Football Association and other SAG officials.
“The high-level delegation inspected the facilities, both indoor and outdoor, at Nehru stadium and seemed pretty satisfied,” Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association said while interacting with the media persons.
“Three disciplines namely football, taekwando and judo will be held at the stadium,” Mr Bhakta added.
SAG Executive Director, Mr Prabhudesai disclosed that an amount of Rs 82 crore would be spent for renovating the Nehru Stadium. “The renovation plan of the stadium is completely prepared and what required in this regard is the go-ahead by the Chief Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar,” Mr Prabhudesai said.
He further said that all the details regarding the renovation and the estimates etc have been kept ready and expressed confidence that once the stadium is renovated it will have state-of-the-art facilities such as changing rooms, facilities for media etc.
When enquired whether Brazil football team would participate in the Lusofonia Games to be held in Goa next year, one of the top members of the delegation said that they will impress upon the Brazilian authorities to participate or else see to it that at least their junior football team participate in the same.
The Zambian team, which won the African Cup of Nations, is also expected to participate, it was informed.
Around ten disciplines at different venues will be conducted in Goa during the Lusofonia Games with disciplines such as volleyball, athletics etc to be held at University grounds, Taleigao, it was informed.
The delegation is expected to meet the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Friday to discuss all the details regarding the organisation of these games.
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but i would want them to open the cooperage with the return of rovers cup with the foreign club spot being filled by one of top european clubs , may be their reserve team, like the bayern reserves participated in ifa shield few years back.... with their first match being against a top mumbai side
as this would mean most of football fans in mumbai come to know about the stadium as well which shall help mumbai fc and air india also getting good crowd support as well during their
Seems like a good idea. Gets Mumbai and also (sadly) Air India some good crowds. Gets the kids to go to the game. And would be a pre-season cup. Also maybe Pune FC can join in to being the 3rd Maha team. Good way to open the ground. Give it a proper opening.
MARGAO: A high-level delegation comprising twelve members of ACOLOP inspected the facilities at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Thursday ahead of the proposed Lusofonia Games to be held in the state next year.
The 12-member delegation was headed by Mr Alex Vong Iao Lek, president of ACOLOP. They were accompanied by Mr VM Prabhudesai, Executive Director, Sports Authority of Goa, Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association, Mr Alberto Colaco, Secretary, Goa Football Association and other SAG officials.
“The high-level delegation inspected the facilities, both indoor and outdoor, at Nehru stadium and seemed pretty satisfied,” Mr Gurudatta D Bhakta, Secretary General, Goa Olympic Association said while interacting with the media persons.
“Three disciplines namely football, taekwando and judo will be held at the stadium,” Mr Bhakta added.
SAG Executive Director, Mr Prabhudesai disclosed that an amount of Rs 82 crore would be spent for renovating the Nehru Stadium. “The renovation plan of the stadium is completely prepared and what required in this regard is the go-ahead by the Chief Minister Mr Manohar Parrikar,” Mr Prabhudesai said.
He further said that all the details regarding the renovation and the estimates etc have been kept ready and expressed confidence that once the stadium is renovated it will have state-of-the-art facilities such as changing rooms, facilities for media etc.
When enquired whether Brazil football team would participate in the Lusofonia Games to be held in Goa next year, one of the top members of the delegation said that they will impress upon the Brazilian authorities to participate or else see to it that at least their junior football team participate in the same.
The Zambian team, which won the African Cup of Nations, is also expected to participate, it was informed.
Around ten disciplines at different venues will be conducted in Goa during the Lusofonia Games with disciplines such as volleyball, athletics etc to be held at University grounds, Taleigao, it was informed.
The delegation is expected to meet the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Friday to discuss all the details regarding the organisation of these games.
http://www.navhindtimes.in/sports/acolop-delegation-inspects-facilities-nehru-stadium
83 CRORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Games is generally for U-23 Teams so I doubt Brazil FA will send its senior team and same with any other team like Zambia,Angloa or Portugal.
even then it would be quite a lot to bring such teams.