GJ CCDFC’s Football Tourney underway at RGU Stadium sees record number of 29 teams

Rono Hills I Jun I 2 :

Record number of 29 teams are participating across five categories: Men’s Open, 35+ Men’s Veteran, 45+ Men’s Super Veteran, Women’s Open, and U12 Boys in the ongoing Football Tournament organised to mark Golden Jubilee celebration of Capital Complex Dree Festival -2024.

The tournament, which will run from June 1-16, 2024, is part of a series of events organised to commemorate 50 golden years of the Capital Complex Dree celebration.

The Opening Ceremony was grandly organised  at Rajiv Gandhi University Stadium, Rono Hills on Sunday.

Millo Tara, Games and Sports Secretary of GJ CCDFC 2024, informed that subsequent matches till finals will take place at the NERIST football astro turf ground.

Nani Ankha, Games & Sports Secretary (Women’s Wing) of GJ CCDFC 2024, shared that a record number of 29 teams are participating across five categories.

The Opening Ceremony was graced by Former Minister Er. Tage Taki and Former MLA Nani Ribia, along with their spouses Asung and Yam respectively. Dr. N. T. Rikam, Registrar of Rajiv Gandhi University, also attended as a Special Invitee.

On day 1, in the 45+ Super Veteran Category, Defending champion Ball Tula thrashed Paatw FC with a score of 4-1.

Radhe Laji of Ball Tula FC was named Player of the Match.

In the Open Category, Hello FC defeated Nyime Yaru with a commanding 5-0 victory. Hage Genda of Hello FC was declared Player of the Match.

In the 35+ Veteran Category, Khoñkhuñ Sports Club won against Paatw FC with a 2-0 scoreline. Koj Riku of Khoñkhuñ SC was adjudged as Player of the Match.

In the 45+ Super Veteran Category, Khoñkhuñ SC defeated Ikhañ FC 3-0, with Nada Apa of Khoñkhuñ SC earning the Player of the Match title.

In Women’s Futsal, Khoñkhuñ SC overwhelmed 80’s Women with a stunning 15-0 victory. Millo Mary of 80’s Women was named Best Goalkeeper, while Kago Asung and Taru Sunya of Khoñkhuñ SC were recognized as the highest scorer and best player, respectively.

In U12 Boys’ Futsal, Khoñkhuñ SC defeated Paatw FC with a 2-0 goal margin.

The first day of the tournament concluded with a thanksgiving dinner in honour of Er. Tage Taki, the former MLA of 17-Ziro Hapoli AC (ST), celebrating his service to the community. 

The event is being organised by Golden Jubilee Capital Complex Dree Festival Celebration Committee (GJCCDFCC-2024.