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I-League: Bengaluru FC to wear pink jersey to mark Women's Day against Chennai City

Bengaluru FC to don pink jersey to mark International Women's Day in their I-League encounter against Chennai City FC.

By IANS English

Chennai, March 8: I-League football tournament defending champions Bengaluru FC will don pink jerseys commemorating the International Women's Day when they take on Chennai City FC in a 13th round tie here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday, March 8.

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"In our hearts, on our minds and on our sleeves. Today and every day, @bengalurufc celebrates the women in our lives. #IWD2017 #WomensDay," the club's official handle tweeted with a picture of captain Sunil Chhetri.

Bengaluru FC players in pink jersey (Image courtesy: Bengaluru FC Twitter handle)

The tweet read:



The India and Bengaluru FC stalwart also took to Twitter wishing all the 'anchors' in his life a happy Women's Day.

"To all the anchors in our lives, may we always be worthy of you. #WomensDay," his tweet read.

Bengaluru players also wore pink shirts after four men allegedly molested a woman in the early hours of New Year's day in the Garden City.

Bengaluru FC are fifth on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches.

IANS
Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 8:06 [IST]
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