Press Meet Held for 71st Bordoloi Trophy; Tournament to Begin on October 27
Football enthusiasts in Assam are gearing up for the 71st edition of the Bordoloi Trophy football tournament. A press conference was held in Guwahati regarding the upcoming tournament, which will be organised by the Guwahati Sports Association from October 27. Teams from 29 districts of Assam are expected to participate in this year’s competition.
According to the organisers, the tournament will be conducted in three phases, featuring 232 clubs and approximately 6,960 players. The matches are planned to be held across 30 football grounds.
In the first phase, a total of 435 matches will be played at the district level. The second phase is expected to feature between 54 and 60 matches. The final phase of the tournament will be held at the historic Judges Field in Guwahati, where 15 matches are scheduled to take place.
The final of the tournament is scheduled for November 29. The champion team will receive a cash prize of 10 lakh, while the runners-up will be awarded 5 lakh. Teams reaching the semi-finals will receive 2.5 lakh each.
The Assam Cricket Association will extend its support to the successful organisation of this year’s Bordoloi Trophy. The tournament is expected to provide a major platform for football talent across the state and contribute to the growing popularity of the sport in Assam.
