First-Ever 'Sentinels Cup' Women's Football Tournament Thrills Northeast

Assam Rifles organized the inaugural Sentinels Cup for women's football teams from the Northeast. The event saw participation from seven states. The final match, held in Shillong, saw Arunachal Pradesh triumph over Assam Rifles after a gripping contest.

Assam Rifles on Friday organized the inaugural Assam Rifles Annual Women's Football Tournament, branded as the 'Sentinels Cup,' for teams across the northeastern states. Seven women's football teams from Meghalaya, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Assam Rifles voluntarily participated in the tournament.

The first phase of the tournament took place at Lokra in Assam, where semifinal matches were held between Assam Rifles and Nagaland, as well as Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The finals featured teams from Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh playing against the scenic backdrop of the East Khasi Hills at Shillong's Laitkor Garrison.

The Sentinels Cup kicked off on June 30, 2024, at Lokra, Assam, with an opening ceremony inaugurated by Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. Arunachal Pradesh emerged victorious in the final after a fiercely contested match against Assam Rifles that extended into extra time.

Lieutenant General P C Nair, Director General of Assam Rifles, and other dignitaries graced the event. The spectators were treated to quality football by highly skilled and motivated players from both teams. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)