CM Attends Closing Ceremony of All India Gold Cup Football Tournament in Memory of Late Dilip Singh Judeo
- CM Announces Renovation of Ranjita Stadium
- Tournament Held from February 8 to February 23, 2025
- Football Enthusiasts Thrilled by the Exciting Matches at Ranjita Stadium
Jashpurnagar >>Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai attended the closing ceremony of the All India Gold Cup Football Tournament, organized in memory of Late Dilip Singh Judeo, at Ranjita Stadium, Jashpur. Addressing the event, the CM emphasized the state government’s commitment to promoting sports and supporting athletes.
He announced that under the Khelo India initiative, the Chhattisgarh government will award ₹3 crore to Olympic gold medalists, ₹2 crore for silver medalists, and ₹1 crore for bronze medalists. Additionally, he declared the renovation of Ranjita Stadium to enhance sports infrastructure in the region.
The Chief Minister congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the players from 16 states across India who participated in the tournament. He interacted with the athletes and encouraged them.
Grand Tournament with National-Level Teams
The tournament, which commenced on February 8 and concluded on February 23, 2025, witnessed the participation of top football teams from 16 states, including:
- Downtown, Jammu & Kashmir
- Kalighat Football Club, West Bengal
- Shell Football Academy, Bokaro, Jharkhand
- YDC, Manipur
- YMFC Buxar, Bihar
- MFG Bangalore, Karnataka
- Century Cement, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Army Artillery Center, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- FC Avadh, Uttarakhand
- Rourkela Red, Odisha
- Malappuram FC, Kerala
- Lucca FC, Kerala
- Jashpur Team
This grand tournament proved to be an exhilarating experience for football lovers, as national-level teams and players from all over the country displayed their talent.
Exciting Final Match
The final match was played between MEG Bangalore and South Eastern Central Railway, Nagpur on February 23, 2025. In the semifinals, MEG Bangalore defeated Maa Kamakhya Sports Club, Buxar, while South Eastern Central Railway, Nagpur, won against C-Land Kerala with a 4-1 score.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai watched the thrilling final match between Railway Nagpur and MEG Bangalore and extended his heartfelt congratulations to the organizing committee for successfully hosting the tournament.
Sports Enthusiasm Returns to Jashpur
After a five-year gap, national-level football teams once again played at Ranjita Stadium, bringing immense excitement to sports enthusiasts in Jashpur. The tournament attracted a massive audience, with spectators from both the city and nearby rural areas enjoying the thrilling football action.
Dignitaries Present at the Event
The event was attended by several distinguished personalities, including:
- Jashpur MLA Smt. Raymuni Bhagat
- Vice President of Surguja Tribal Development Authority & Pathalgaon MLA Smt. Gomti Sai
- Municipal President Shri Arvind Bhagat
- Newly Elected Councilor Shri Yash Pratap Singh Judeo
- Shaurya Pratap Singh Judeo
- Shanti Bhagat
- Councilors Faizan Sarwar, Om Prakash, Naresh Nande, and a large number of public representatives, players, coaches, and sports enthusiasts.
This prestigious football tournament successfully revived the spirit of sports in Jashpur, reinforcing the city’s rich football culture and love for the game.
