The Croatian ambassador has agreed in principle to provide international football coaches to train players from Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has asked officials of Sports department to expedite the process, Uttar Pradesh Government spokesman said on Thursday.
The decision was taken in a meeting between Akhilesh Yadav and Croatian Ambassador to India Amir Moharami at his CM’s official residence. Government spokesman said Chief Minister spoke to the Sports officials and asked them to get in touch with Croatian ambassador. They have been asked to submit a proposal in this regard to the embassy at the earliest.
“Croatia excels in football and if coaches from this country can train footballers from Uttar Pradesh it would improve standard of game in the State,” the spokesman said.
The Ambassador has also offered technical help in setting up tram lines in different cities of the state to ease traffic congestion. Croatia has vast experience in rapid transport with trams playing an important role in commutation.
He has also invited Chief Minister and Speaker Vidhan Sabha to visit Croatia in near future. Speaker of State Assembly Mata Prasad Pandey and Political pension minister Rajendra Chaudhry were also present during the meeting.