TURA, NOV 27: A total of 11 matches were played on Friday at the ongoing “Super 5 Challenge Cup 2015 – Futsal”, which is being held for the first time in Garo hills.
The day and night tournament organised by the ICFAI University Meghalaya in collaboration with District Football Association will conclude tomorrow, wherein quarter final, semi-final and final match will be played at Chandmary playground.
The tournament kick started yesterday in presence of noted educationist Prof Milton Sangma and dean of ICFAI University Meghalaya Viola Sonatchi Sangma, who is also the former chairperson of Meghalaya Public Service Commission.
A total of 32 teams have participated in the tournament. The matches are being played for 30 minutes each. The Chandmary playground was given new look for hosting the game. The organisers have installed temporary floodlights, small goal post, amongst others.
The organisers are also giving out information to viewers about the format of the game. Many students from nearby school of Tura today witnessed the tournament, which also included sports enthusiasts.
“The effort of the tournament is to encourage and promote this new format in Garo hills, which will give an edge for our players to perfect their football skills”, said Gino Sangma, secretary of District Football Association.
The final match will be played tomorrow at 6:00 pm, which will be graced by Tura North MLA Noverfield Marak.
“We are convinced with the idea that sports are the best way to connect to the youths. Our university is making an effort to promote sports in Garo hills”, said Budhadev Prasad, an official from ICFAI University Meghalaya.- From Our Correspondent
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