Guwahati: Guwahati’s first FIFA approved football turf and sports complex “Game On Arena” was inaugurated on Sunday at Beharbari, Kerakuchi Tiniali in Guwahati.
The football turf is built with the objectives to boost Grassroots Football infrastructure in the state and provide a safe, world-class facility to the kids.
The joint venture of father-son duo Hiren Barman and Jiten Barman was brought to life by Manager and IIM graduate in Sports Management Sajad Siddique who intends to take forward his vision of grassroots development in the field of sports.
Mr. Subodh Malla Barua, President, All India Sports Journalists’ Federation and Mr. Kamalakanta Loitongbam, N.F. Railways Coach, AFC B License, and AIFF D License instructor along with Mr. Siddhartha Sankar Deka, Co-Founder of Guwahati City Football Club (GCFC) were present in the inauguration ceremony. GCFC Co-Founders Kaustab Chakraborty and Darick Ranjan Deka also graced the occasion with their presence.
An U9 exhibition match between GCFC Academy and Kaziranga Football Academy was also played where a wave of crowd and media adorned the event as well.
