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It`s a dream and it`s getting fulfilled, says Sunil Chhetri on India hosting FIFA U-17 World Cup
Chhetri expects India`s under-17 team not to let go of this opportunity and that they should utilise this chance to develop the game of football in this nation.
New Delhi: India is all geared up to host the FIFA U-17 World Cup that will kick-start from October 6. An overwhelmed Sunil Chhetri feels that hosting such a global event is a dream come true for the country.
"I was very excited to hear that we're hosting (FIFA U-17 World Cup) and the excitement hasn't died yet. I just hope that we play very well in terms of the way we're going to play and also as a host, which is very important," the senior national team skipper said ahead of the official draw of the tournament in Mumbai.