The Deputy Commissioner Zunheboto Dharam Raj has informed that the District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) Zunheboto will be organizing Intra-District U-23 Football Tournament at Public Ground, Zunheboto from March 10-14.

According to a DIPR report, the tournament aims to promote sportsmanship and identify talented players for higher-level competitions. The organizing committee has outlined the following key guidelines: all seven constituencies under Zunheboto district must field one team each, comprising 18 players and two officials; participation from all seven teams is mandatory. The district team for the state-level tournament will be selected based on performances in this tournament.

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Each team will receive a preparatory grant of ₹50,000 with the prize structure as- Winner: ₹75,000, with certificates and a trophy, Runner-up: ₹50,000, with certificates and a shield, Both Semi-finalists: ₹25,000 each with certificates, three losing teams: ₹10,000 each with certificates.

It was also informed that accommodation arrangements will be managed by the respective teams at their own convenience.

DC Zunheboto has urged all concerned authorities and sports associations to ensure participation and smooth conduct of the tournament, which is expected to strengthen grassroots.