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HIV-positive kids to usher in players in ISL match

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
In a novel gesture, HIV-positive kids will lead Atletico de Kolkata and Delhi Dynamos FC players into the turf during their ISL fixture at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan here tomorrow.

"It is a CSR initiative that we are proud to be associated with. It is nice see the children enjoying the company of international stars, which lights up their lives," ATK co-owner utsav Parekh told reporters.

He said that it was their tie-up with Ananda Ghar, a city-based NGO which is the home for children living with HIV/AIDS, taking care of their treatment, living and education.

The kids will be part of ATK's each campaign at the home ground.

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First Published: Oct 18 2014 | 8:28 PM IST

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