Siliguri, 03rd December: Rajiv Gandhi Rural Football Tournament commenced today under the aegis of Bagdogra Zone Congress which will last for 15 days. This year the football tournament will enter its 09th year.
A total of 16 teams will participate in the said tournament. During this, Darjeeling District Congress President Shankar Malakar, Naxalbari Block President of Congress Amitabh Sarkar, OC of Bagdogra Police Station Nirmal Kumar Das, and others were present as the chief guests.
Naxalbari Block Congress President Amitabh Sarkar said that the said tournament will start today. The final tournament will be held on 18 December. The winning team will win a trophy and cash prize of Rs 30,000, whereas the runner-up team will receive a cash prize of Rs 20,000.