Inter-agency task force formed to manage Palestinian U-17 training camp

A special Task Force comprising representatives from four government agencies has been established to manage the logistics and welfare of the Palestinian U-17 National Team, which arrived in the Maldives today for a training camp in preparation for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers.

The Palestinian team will conduct their camp in the Maldives from today until November 19th.

Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu stated that a 16-member Task Force has been created to oversee and manage all matters related to the delegation, from the moment of their arrival until their departure.

The Task Force is composed of officials from the Ministry of Sports, the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), the Maldives Police Service (MPS), and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF).

1.      Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation (6 Officials)

2.      Football Association of Maldives (FAM) (4 Officials)

3.      Police (Maldives Police Service - MPS) (5 Officials)

4.      MNDF (Maldives National Defence Force) (1 Official)

During their stay, the Palestinian team will play two friendly matches against the Maldives U-17 National Team:

The FAM announced that public entry to the stadium for both matches will be free of charge.

However, the FAM has launched a fundraising effort to provide financial aid to the Palestinian team by selling souvenir tickets in two categories. The proceeds from these sales will be presented as a gift to the Palestinian team:

Palestine is scheduled to compete in Group D of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers, with matches held in India from November 22nd to 30th. Their group opponents are India, Iran, Chinese Taipei, and Lebanon.