Hyderabad: A mishap rocked India under-19 football team's tour of Turkey as two players escaped with hairline fractures after they panicked and jumped off a cable car ride in Turkey.
Indian colts were given a day off by coach Floyd Pinto ahead of their final league clash against a local club on Saturday and the youngsters have decided to spend time at the amusement park near to their team hotel.
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According to media reports, the players panicked while riding as their cable car stopped midway. The situation prompted them to jump off their vehicle.
A promising forward and a defender, who was scouted recently, suffered injuries.
"The team physiotherapist has submitted a report to the AIFF which states that the players have hairline fractures and should need about a fortnight to recover. Thankfully, there is nothing to worry," a senior AIFF official said.
"I have been told about the incident in Turkey with the India under-19 team and I have sought a report," said AIFF general secretary Kushal Das.
The India under-19 boys are touring Turkey to as part of their preparation for the AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers.
So far India have played two matches. After a 2-1 defeat in their opening match, the Indian boys bounced back with a solitary-goal victory.
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They were scheduled to take on Jordan in their next game but heavy rains forced them to stay indoors.
The 2020 AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers are scheduled to take place from November 2 in Saudi Arabia.
