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Former India stalwart Jo Paul Ancheri left impressed by Qatar's 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations

Former India skipper Jo Paul Ancheri has lauded Qatar’s organisation and operational structure as the Gulf country prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

The Kerala-born former footballer was highly impressed by the facilities on offer during his recent visit to Qatar’s Supreme Committee’s Legacy Pavilion in Doha.

Qatar holds a special place in Ancheri’s heart given that the versatile player made his senior debut for India in the Gulf county during the 1994 Doha Independence Cup.

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Looking back on his recent visit to the SC Legacy Pavilion in Doha, Ancheri said, “It is a wonderful experience to be back in Qatar.