A delegation from the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) comprising of the President Mr. Joseph S. Blatter and the Acting President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Mr. Zhang Jilong will be here in the country on a 2 day visit from the 7th – 8 March.Although this is a courtesy visit according to the FIFA officials, during thier stay here, Sepp Blatter will lay foundation to the astro turfing of the Changlimethang stadium. He will definitely be keen to check on the progress of football infrastructure in the country. During his stay he will also meet the Executive Committee members of the Bhutan Football Federation who will update him on the various developmental work in the country which also includes the various FIFA sanctioned projects.
The delegation visiting the country will also include:
1. Thierry Regenass – Director of Member Association and Development
2. DeGregorio – Journalist FIFA
3. V. Manilal Fernando – FIFA Exco Committee Member
4. Chrysantha Perera – Assistant Development Officer, FIFA