Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar

Current Context: The AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on November 22, 2023.

• This academy is a major initiative to boost football development in India.
• A total of 50 talented football players, including 15 from Odisha, in the Under-14 category, will be selected for the academy from across the country.
• The academy will be headed by a FIFA-appointed coach along with various coaches and staff from AIFF and the Odisha government.
• The inauguration event was held in a packed Kalinga Stadium in the city during India vs Qatar encounter in Round 2 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 joint qualification campaign.
• This partnership between AIFF, FIFA, and the Government of Odisha is expected to significantly contribute to the promotion of football in India.

Question:

Q.1 Who inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar?
a. Prime Minister of India
b. President of FIFA
c. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
d. President of AIFF