Great Britain's most successful Paralympian, Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, said it was the long-term investment in grass roots activities that had led to Paralympic success.

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There are further moves from the AIFF to build on these foundations too, after the body announced in April plans to restart the AFC's Vision India program, which aims to increase the national association's efficiency, improve youth and grass roots football participation through programs and activities and develop national competitions for clubs and players.

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"Building on their energy and enthusiasm we could create the capacity in our communities and schools to get sport and other activities going at the grass roots, " he added.

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