Barbil/ Kalinga Voice :ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has organised the14th Thakurani ChallengerInter-State football Tournament at Barbil in association with Nehru Sport Club,Dalki. About 32 Football Clubsfrom Jharkhand, West-Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha participated in this tournament.
The final match was played between BarbilFootball Club, Odisha and Bhuyan Football Club,Jharkhand in whichBarbil Football Club won the title with 1-0. Ms. Minakshi Mahanta, MLA Champua, Mr. Laxman Mahanta Chairperson-Barbil Municipality, Mr. Pramod Mishra (Mines Manger-Thakurani) and other dignitaries were present during the award ceremony.
AM/NS India supported the participants with jersey and also provided necessary support for players from other states.
