AIFF Media Team
India celebrates the FIFA Fair Play Day on Sunday (August 17), the same day when the first of the two matches of the Friendly Series against Pakistan kicks-off in Bangalore. The 17th Annual FIFA Fair Play Days have been marked from September 1 to 9, 2014. This initiative has the support of FIFA President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter.
Mr. Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation has appealed to all Players, Referees, Fans and Officials throughout the Country to help, praise and promote the AIFF Fair Play Day.
“Fair Play is essential to our Sport and to everyone involved with it,” Mr. Patel declared. “We need to cherish and nurture the values of Sporting Spirit and work tirelessly to keep up the momentum. We are appealing to all Football fans in India to help us celebrate the FIFA fair Play Days,” he added.
FIFA President Mr. Blatter recognises the fundamental role of Fair Play in the Sport and the need to apply it to all sporting activities, including children’s activities.
“Children need strong values to grow up with, and Football being a Team Sport, makes them realize how essential discipline, respect, team spirit and Fair Play are for the game and for life,” he commented.
“FIFA’s Fair Play Campaign involves much more than simply promoting fair Play on the pitch during a Competition. FIFA is committed to encouraging Fair Play in Society as well, beginning with our future with Children,” he stated.
There are the 17th Annual Fair Play Days to be celebrated since their introduction in 1997. In previous years, activities have been held in dozens of Countries around the World, form Grassroots to top-flight Football and in many Community based projects.
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