Opening of the FIFA Congress: Grandiose!

Fusion music, African, Asian and modern dances were in the program. This event was preceded by the screening of a video showing the various natural sites in the country and infrastructure development. A stamp inspired by the famous 'Blue Penny' and hit the FIFA logo was launched on this occasion.

The Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam who performed the opening ceremony in the presence of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. In his speech, the prime minister said that football transcends barriers and it is important to have a team to maintain unity.

Sepp Blatter, he argued that the country has come since Maurice loves football.

Sepp Blatter welcomes Mauritian hospitality

"We are here to celebrate and commemorate the Mauritian hospitality. Maurice is not only known for its tourism but also as a hub of football, "said Sepp Blatter, FIFA President in his speech.

The strong man of the world football addressed the 1,300 guests invited to the opening ceremony of the 63rd Congress of the FIFA International Conference Centre Swami Vivekananda straws for about ten minutes before officially declare opened the conference. A ceremony attended by the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam and the President of the Republic, Kailash Yage, Tourism Minister Michael Sik Yuen, Minister of Youth and Sports, Devanand Ritoo, the sports minister Brazil, Aldo Rebelo, the diplomatic corps and representatives of the International Olympic Committee and United Nations bodies.

In his address to the forum Sepp Blatter thanked the Prime Minister, Dr Navin Ramgoolam and the President of the Republic, Kailash Yage, for reception by the people of Mauritius to FIFA delegates.

"Thanks to the people of Mauritius for your hospitality and generosity that allowed us to feel like home. This country is a paradise on earth! "Addressing the delegates of 209 countries, Sepp Blatter should welcome them before expressing his joy to meet again to discuss and vote on the implementation of the decisions for the Future of FIFA while sharing the same passion that unite all fans "the beautiful game".

"We can be proud of our institutions because our philosophy that the formation and organization of competitions, including the biggest event that captures the attention of all that is passionate about the World Cup," said Blatter.

The FIFA president recalled the role of football as a catalyst to work for progress in the social. Sepp Blatter revealed that Maurice put his mark in football through the many programs launched with the "Football for Health" which "are real school of life for young people."

Navin Ramgoolam: "A new era for the Mauritian football"

In his speech the Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam praised FIFA "that after its creation 109 years here in Paris wanted to hold its congress in Mauritius 63." He also hoped that this conference marks a new era for our football. "During our meeting, President Blatter told me about several important topics to be discussed at the Congress, including hooliganism, racism and match fixing. I hope that FIFA manage to solve these problems in order to sail again in the calm waters. The Congress will also show delegates how the world we have transformed our country into a multicultural nation united while maintaining our cultural heritage. "

Navin Ramgoolam has also made a fervent tribute to Ram Ruhee who was a member of the IOC and FIFA. The PM said that football is present in Mauritius for a long time and that has already qualified for the finals of the African Cup in 1974. He also highlighted the collaboration of FIFA for the development of football in Mauritius with the Goal Project.

Blatter pays tribute to Ram Ruhee

Sepp Blatter, President of FIFA has once again paid tribute to late Ram Ruhee yesterday during his speech at the opening of Congress. "It is with great emotion that I would like to welcome the members of the family of Ram Ruhee remains an iconic figure for Mauritius and throughout Africa," declared Sepp Blatter.

Already in his first speech on Sunday at Trianon, Sepp Blatter has struggled to hide his emotions as he paid tribute to the former leader of the Cadet Club. "I was very touched to be received by the daughter of Ram Ruhee. It really is a highly emotional moment for me when we know how much he was a pillar of the Mauritian sport, "he said.

Upon arrival at the Blatter Football House at Trianon, the FIFA president was greeted by Rubina Ruhee, daughter of the late Ram Ruhee. "As a member of FIFA, my father was a great friend of Sepp Blatter. We've known for a long time and this is a great time for me to host the FIFA president just a few steps from the Olympic museum that bears the name of my father ", Rubina had mentioned Ruhee.

Aware of the impression left by his father on the sport, Rubina Ruhee has expressed its readiness to support the sports Mauritian once operational Olympic Museum.

Thousands of people involved in the organization

The FIFA Congress is an international event. Delegates from around the world (209 members) and it requires a lot of work ahead to accommodate undisturbed. Added to this staff FIFA whose secretariat is located at the Intercontinental Hotel. "Thousands of people are indirectly involved in the organization of the Congress, hundreds are working or have worked on the project among others, immigration, customs, health, tourism, civil aviation, airport , transport, security among others, " said Rooben Armoogum in charge of the project at the MFA.

Schoolgirls of James Toolsy the FIFA Congress

Sixty schoolgirls of James Toolsy primary school in Curepipe present on Friday at the FIFA Congress will hold its session from this morning. These children standard 3-5 act as cheerleaders during the arrival of delegates at International Conference Centre Swami Vivekananda (SVICC) at straws. The arrival of these young Straws framework with the involvement of FIFA in the Mauritian educational world through its various projects that are "Grassroot Project" and the "Football for Health". "It is an honor for our school to be present at the FIFA Congress. Sixty schoolgirls had a few weeks training under the supervision of two teachers namely Ms Shakeela Hasain and Mrs. Suradu "said Ms. Bunwaree, the director of the facility.

UEFA against the extension of the age limit

The UEFA president Michel Platini said on Thursday that the European Confederation was "not satisfied" the postponement to 2014 issues of age limit and the term of office of the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA). "Clearly, the seven European members present to the Executive Committee of FIFA (Tuesday) were not happy with the postponement of the age limit and the term of office to FIFA.