A grand opening ceremony was organized on the occasion of 46th Inter Frontier Football Competition- 2023 at Salbagan, Agartala on Monday.
Patel Piyush Purusottam Das, IPS, IG, Frontier Headquarter Border Security Force, Tripura, inaugurated the tournament. Other senior officers, personnel from BSF, and rep of media were also present on the occasion.
This year Border Security Force Tripura is conducting the event. Tournament has started on 16 Oct and will culminate on 20 October with final.
Upon arrival, the chief guest was introduced with team managers and captains. Impressive march past by participating teams followed with pledge and colorful cultural programs motivated the players. Thereafter, in the match outstanding performance of the players on the ground with South Bengal Frontier winning by 3-0 score over Guwahati Frontier mesmerized the audience.
A celebration of skill, teamwork and passion for the beautiful game, promises thrilling matches and unforgettable moments on the field. With 11 teams representing various frontiers of BSF, this competition is testament to the spirit of sportsmanship that unites us all.
Several sports events are organized every year at different locations to select the best sportsmen and to provide them better training and opportunities to participate at national level. 11 Frontiers team of BSF right from Kashmir to Gujarat & South Bengal to Tripura will showcase their skill on the ground. Matches will be played on league and knock out basis.
Organisation of such a type of tournament in the state will certainly motivate the youths of the state to opt sports as a career and at the same time keep them ready to take the challenges.
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