Anurag Singh Thakur starts 'Kick Off The Dream' campaign

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Singh Thakur launched a campaign named 'Kick Off the Dream' to support the Indian Women's U-17 football team set to participate in the U17 FIFA Women's World Cup from October 11. 

Important facts

• This is the first time India is hosting the event.

• He nominated Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, athlete Neeraj Chopra and actor Ajay Devgn to join the 'Kick off the Dream' campaign and support Indian women footballers participating in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time.

• The Under 17 Women's World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar, Goa and Navi Mumbai from 11 October.