Two-day football tournament to select Jharkhand team for national competition
Key Points:
- Winners to represent state at National Vanvasi Krida Competition in Raipur
- Olympian Purnima Mahato joins dignitaries in inaugural ceremony
- Competition aims to discover rural tribal sporting talent
JAMSHEDPUR – The State-Level Vanvasi Krida Competition began at JRD Tata Sports Complex with tribal teams from across Jharkhand.
Padma Shri awardee Purnima Mahato and other dignitaries inaugurated the event. Meanwhile, football teams from various districts gathered to compete.
The winning team will advance to the national competition. Furthermore, they will represent Jharkhand in Raipur from December 28-31.
Grassroots Development
Prafulla Akant highlighted the rural selection process. Moreover, he emphasized the focus on discovering untapped tribal talent.
Meanwhile, Tata Steel Sports Chief Mukul Chaudhari promised support for exceptional performers. Additionally, he assured career opportunities for talented athletes.
National Recognition
The upcoming national competition will feature teams from across India. Furthermore, tribal players from Nepal will join the event.
The new National Education Policy supports student-athletes. Additionally, it provides special exam arrangements during sports competitions.
