Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada District Football Association (DKDFA) which came into existence on the 50th anniversary of independence 19 years ago is organizing a major football tournament for all categories of youth as it plans to celebrate the 20th year of its formation on a very grand scale.
Divulging the details during a press meet in the city, the association members said, that the association was formed to harness talent in the field of football and in continuation of its efforts, a major tournament is being organised even this year to give a platform to the budding youth from the district. The tournament will be held between July 21 and August 15, 2016 at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru city.
The tournament will be inaugurated by the Mayor of Mangaluru city, Harinath in the morning at 10am on July 21. The winners will be awarded attractive rolling shield along with permanent trophy and cash prizes. Special prizes will be awarded to the best player (Both boys and girls), best goal keeper, best defender (Both boys and girls).
Many football players have represented the State and the country over the years since the inception of DKDFA 19 years ago. In the last season alone, 7 players have represented the State and 2 players from Yenepoya university have taken part in the Karnataka State Level Football Championships, they revealed.
The tournament organizers recalled the services of the erstwhile departed members SK Amin, Ahmed master, Palli Jayaram Shetty, Ramachandra Bengre and Benjamin D’souza who served the association in the past.
They also sought help from the sponsors and public as the costs will exceed Rs 10 lakhs. They expressed gratitude to both visual and print media for their support. The president of DKDFA Aslam was accompanied by the vice president, secretary, treasurer and other members of the association during the press briefing.
For futhers details those interested can contact the association members on the following mobile numbers:
9343348982, 9845887404,9449990686,9841552788,9731052556
The entry will be in seven different categories which are as follows:
