FIFA World Cup Trophy Returns to India After 12 Years, Inspiring Youth
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News18•11-01-2026, 13:29
FIFA World Cup Trophy Returns to India After 12 Years, Inspiring Youth
- •The original FIFA World Cup trophy arrived in India for the first time in nearly 12 years as part of its global tour, ahead of the 2026 tournament.
- •Former Brazilian World Cup winner Gilberto D’Silva and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the trophy, emphasizing its role in inspiring young Indians towards football.
- •The trophy will be showcased in Delhi for two days before moving to Guwahati, Assam, during its three-day visit to India.
- •Mandaviya highlighted government initiatives like 'Fit India Movement' and 'Khelo India' to promote sports and aim for India to be a top-ten sporting nation by 2036.
- •The 18-carat solid gold trophy, weighing 6.175 kg, features two human figures holding the globe aloft and will visit 30 FIFA member associations globally.
Why It Matters: The FIFA World Cup trophy's return to India aims to ignite football passion and promote sports development among youth.
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