Bhubaneswar, May 7 (PTI) With Odisha on high alert for a cyclone that is estimated to hit the state on May 10, the Indian Women's League round 7 fixtures will now be held on May 8 and 9 respectively.

The change in dates have been agreed upon after discussions between the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and representatives of the 12 clubs involved.

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"As the entire eastern coast of the country is preparing for the cyclone, we have decided to take a safety-first approach to reschedule the matches that were to take place in Round 7 of the Hero IWL," the All India Football Federation said in a statement.

"While we want to move forward with the league at all times, the safety of the teams and of those working around them comes first in our view.”

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Rescheduled Fixtures:

May 8: Mata Rukmani FC vs ARA FC; PIFA Sports FC vs Sethu FC; Sports Odisha vs Odisha Police.

May 9: Gokulam Kerala FC vs Indian Arrows; Sirvodem SC vs SSB Women FC; Hans Women FC vs Kickstart FC. PTI PDS

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