Last updated on February 5th, 2024 at 02:40 pm
List of Local Football Tournaments in Bodoland Territorial Region: In this post you’ll find various football trophy events held in memory of distinguished leaders from Bodoland. Here is the list of 14 local football tournaments played in Bodoland.
List of Local Football Tournaments in Bodoland
Football is gaining popularity, particularly among young people from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
There is a noticeable increase in youth participation in football, suggesting a broader societal shift that indicates growing interest and engagement among young people in the sport.
Lets look at the local football tournaments list held in the BTR, Assam:
List of Local Football Tournaments in Bodoland:
# | Event | Founded | Last Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2000 | 29 Oct to 8 Nov 2023 | |
2 | 1997 | 08 Nov 2023 | |
3 | Inter-Club Football Tournament | – | 13 Nov 2023 |
4 | Inter Sixth Schedule Premier League (ISPL) | 2022 | 10 Oct 2023 |
5 | Bodoland Gallants Gold Cup Football Tournament | 1997 | 15 Oct 2023 |
6 | UPPL Cup Inter Club Football Competition | – | 19 Sep 2023 |
7 | Bodoland Football Peace Cup | 2021 | 19 Dec 2023 |
8 | 2013 | 11 Nov 2023 | |
9 | Bodofa’ UN Brahma Gold Cup Football Tournament | 1994 | 20 Oct 2023 |
10 | Bodoland Martyrs’ Memorial Football Competition | 1993 | 08 Oct 2023 |
11 | Late Rangkhw Narzary football tournament | – | 11 Nov 2023 |
12 | Thaneswar Basumatary Memorial Football Tournament | 2022 | 10 Sep 2022 |
13 | Late. Kamal Hazowary Memorial Trophy Football | – | 17 Oct 2020 |
14 | Late Mahat Ch. Hazowary Memorial Football Championship | 2022 | 20 Sep 2023 |
15 | – | 3 Jan 2024 (upcoming) |
Bodoland Martyrs Gold Cup
The Bodoland Martyrs Gold Cup founded in 2000 is a local football tournament in Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam, organized by the Kokrajhar District Sports Association (KDSA) every year. The tournament is to honor the Bodoland martyrs, celebrating those who sacrificed for the Bodoland movement.
Daoharu Mungkhlong Football Trophy
The Daoharu Mungkhlong Football tournament is a local event that commemorates the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the Bodoland movement, fighting for the establishment of Bodoland statehood. Since its inception in 1997, this tournament has huge popularity among sports enthusiasts in the region.
Jatin Islary Memorial Football Trophy
The Jatin Islary Memorial Football Trophy was established in 2013 as a tribute to the late Jatin Islary. Islary, a former national football player, dedicated numerous years to representing the state of Assam and the Kokrajhar Barhoongkha Athletic Club.
Jwhwlao Swmbla Basumatary Trophy Assam Club Championship
The Jwhwlao Swmbla Basumatary football tournament takes place annually as a tribute to the late Jwhwlao Swmbla Basumatary, who was given the title “Hero” by ABSU. He was not just a dedicated student leader but also an active social activist in the Bodo community. This year, the tournament celebrates its 25th edition and is now known as the Jwhwlao Swmbla Basumatary Assam Club Football Championship.
Also Read,
- Bodo Traditional Dress
- Bodo athletes winning medals at Goa 2023 National Games
- List of sports players from Bodoland
- Indian Football Tournament List
- KDSA Ground Kokrajhar
- SAI Stadium Kokrajhar
FAQs
1. Who plays in Indian Super League from Bodo community?
Halicharan Narzary plays in ISL from Bodo community. He plays as a winger for ISL club Bengaluru.
2. What is the female football player name from Bodoland, Assam?
Apurna Narzary is the female footballer from Bodoland, Assam.