Dimapur, Jan. 15 (EMN): As part of the year-long celebration of Dr. T. Ao birth centenary, the department of Youth Resources & Sports in collaboration with Nagaland Football Association (NFA) is organising the Inter-district Football tournament in honour of our legendary footballer, Dr. T. Ao from Jan. 28 till Feb. 2 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, in Kohima.
In an update from the APRO, the Astro Turf at IG stadium will be inaugurated on Jan. 28 followed by an exhibition football match between Chief Minister’s XI and Chief Secretary’s XI.
Altogether, eleven teams from all the eleven districts will participate in this tournament.
In another update from the NFA, all participating teams should report by Jan. 27 afternoon without fail.
The organising committee will provide INR 30,000 each to all the participating teams for team preparation (uniform/track suit etc).
The district football associations are requested to collect the tournament regulations from NFA secretary.
