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New Delhi: NTPC Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India, Odisha Tourism, Hero Moto Corp, and United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) have been named as the National Supporters of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022 in the presence of AIFF President Kalyan Choubey, FIFA Director of Youth Tournaments Jaime Yarza and AIFF Secretary General, Shaji Prabhakaran.
Representatives from NTPC Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India , Odisha Tourism, and Hero Moto Corp,were present for the announcement and expressed their delight at India hosting the biennial youth tournament between 11th and 30th October across Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai.
Dillip Kumar Patel, Director (HR), NTPC Limited while expressing pride at being associated with the tournament said "It's a matter of great pride for NTPC to be a National Supporter of FIFA U17 2022 Women's World Cup. NTPC always encourages empowerment of women and promotes young talent," Patel said.
With a strong vision of promoting the girl child, Power Grid Corporation of India, V.K. Singh – Director (Personnel), said, "Power Grid strongly believes in promoting the girl child and this is an important event that underlines our commitment to the society. We encourage sports and propagate the spirit of fitness. Our mantra is excellence through empowerment and encouragement."
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