Published on Oct 26
GUWAHATI: The 71st edition of the Bordoloi Trophy Football Tournament will get underway across 29 districts of Assam on Tuesday, with the Kamrup Metro District round set to open with a clash between Assam Police and Hawk Football Academy at Fulung.
The tournament, which will be organised in multiple phases, will culminate in Guwahati, where the final round is scheduled to be held. The winners will receive a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh, while the runners-up will be awarded Rs 5 lakh.
Eight teams will vie for honours in the Kamrup Metro District round, with the sides divided into two groups. Warriors FC India, DBI Sports Club, Assam Police and Hawk Football Academy have been placed in Group A, while ASEBSC, Greenfield FC, Guwahati City FC and Girijananda Sports Club will compete in Group B.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals on November 4, with the final clash scheduled for November 6.
A brief inaugural function will precede the opening match at Fulung and former Santosh Trophy footballer Annanda Das will attend the ceremony as the chief guest.