NE Pride Football Cup from Oct 7
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 04 2022:
To mark and celebrate the centenary year of Don Bosco in India, the Assam Don Bosco University and Genesis Max Foundation will organise the first North East Pride Football Cup in over 20 cities across the north-eastern states.
Schools and academies in each zone will be eligible to participate in the tournament, with the winning teams from each to compete in the Finale at Guwahati.
The North East Pride Cup will be a 5-a-side amateur tournament and competitions will be held for age categories of 14, 16 and 19 years, said a Don Bosco University, Assam release, adding that purpose of the tournament is to encourage football in the region in a safe and structured environment and developing psychosocial qualities like sportsmanship, team spirit, and leadership.
In Manipur, the tournament will be held at Eastern Sporting Union, Wangkhei ground on October 7 and 8; Lamka Football Ground, Churachandpur on October 14 and 15; and Kuki football Academy ground, Kangpokpi on October 21 and 22.For relevant information and registrations, teams may log in to www.north-easpridecup.com or contact 9818377385, the release said.