Kohima, April 25 (MExN): As a run up to the FIFAU-17 World Cup slated for October this year, the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) will be organising “OORJA CAPF U-19 Talent Hunt Tournament 2017” for the state of Nagaland. According to a defence press release, the objective of the tournament is to give an opportunity to every child of the country to play football. A legacy programme of FIFA U-17 World Cup “Mission XI Million” has been initiated as a school contact initiative, which leading up to the U-17 World Cup in October will evolve into India’s biggest sport activity. Mission XI Million plans to take the beautiful game to at least 11 Million boys and girls around the country. The tournament is being conducted in three different phases with the 1st Phase being held at the state capitals from May 1 to 8. Subsequently the 2nd Phase for the Northeast States will be conducted in Shillong from June 8 to 25 while the 3rd Phase will be held in Delhi from July 8 to 25. The tournament carries prize money of Rs 2.5 lakhs and will commence with a Curtain Raiser Programme on April 29 at Jotsoma Auditorium. The matches will be played on two grounds i.e., Kohima Local ground and IG Stadium Ground. Teams participating in the tournament are: Boys State Boys Hostel, KV Rangapahar, Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, SAI Boys Team, Christ King Higher Secondary School, KV Kohima, State Sports Academy and KV Dimapur Girls Christ King Higher Secondary School, KV Dimapur, Bayavu Girls Higher Secondary School, Sweet Poison Cub, Young Girls Club, Govt High School, Soccer Damsels Club and Girls Sports Hostel.
