Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik on Sunday inaugurated the Rupa Football League-Independence Cup Football Tournament at Gyaptang Stadium at Rupa in West Kameng district.The tournament, jointly organised by the Indian Army and the Rupa Town Club under the banner ‘Say No to Drugs, Yes to Football’, features 16 teams.The participating squads include Indian Army formations from the Kameng Sector, teams from across the northeastern states, and an international entry from neighbouring Nepal. The event also features a dedicated six-team women’s league.Inaugurating the championship, the governor called upon the youth to embrace sports as a foundation for discipline, leadership, and healthy living, urging players to ‘Play Hard, Play Fair’.
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He said sports is a vital instrument to steer youth away from substance abuse.Impressed by the infrastructure at Gyaptang Stadium, Parnaik advocated establishing a dedicated Football Academy at the venue to facilitate scientific coaching and talent scouting in border areas.“Tournaments such as the Rupa Football League serve as important platforms for identifying and nurturing future champions, particularly in remote and border areas,” the governor said.
Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik inaugurates the football tournament
Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik inaugurates the football tournament
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