Former footballers Sandeep Nandy, Vikas Panji, Jose Ramirez Barretto and Rahim Nabi were present at the opening ceremony of this competition. Their presence enlivens the atmosphere on the field and becomes a great inspiration to the young footballers. A total of eight strong teams are participating in this Indus block football competition. The game will be played in two phases – day light to night light – which is a brand new experience for football lovers in Bankura district. Such a large-scale, well-organized day-night football tournament has never been seen before in this district.

One of the highlights of this tournament is the participation of footballers from the biggest clubs in Kolkata. By getting the opportunity to play on the same field with the famous players of the state, the talented young footballers of Bankura are getting the courage to dream big as well as improve their skills. They are looking to make their future brighter by learning the game from the big players.

According to the organizers, the main objective of this competition is not just to organize a tournament, but to create a big platform for the talented players of the village and Mofswal to showcase their talents.

At the same time, their aim is to encourage the young generation more towards sports. All in all, the Abhishek Cup football competition has opened a new horizon in the sports map of Bankura district. For football lovers, this is not just a tournament, but a historic moment of pride.

Nilanjan Bandopadhay