32ND MEN AND 4TH WOMEN INTER RAILWAY RPF FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT INAUGURATED TODAY
Kolkata, December 13, 2024 :
The 32nd Men and 4th Women Inter-Railway Railway Protection Force (RPF) Football Turnament was officially inaugurated today at the Multi-Disciplinary Specialized Training Institute (MDSTI), Kanchrapara. The event marks the beginning of the prestigious tournament, with Shri Sumit Sarkar, Additional General Manager of Eastern Railway & the Chief Guest of the occasion. Shri Paramshiv, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Eastern Railway, gracing the occasion.
The tournament, held annually, kicked off with the inauguration ceremony, where Shri Sumit Sarkar ceremoniously kicked off the opening football today. In his speech, Shri Sarkar, AGM highlighted the achievements of Eastern Railway’s RPF team which claimed the championship title in last year’s competition. He encouraged all teams to strive for victory while underscoring the importance of sports in promoting physical fitness and mental well-being. He also extended his best wishes to all participants for a competitive and fair event.
This year’s competition includes 14 teams in the men’s category and teams in the women’s category, with teams representing different Railway zones. The tournament will run for 11 days, concluding on December 23, 2024.
The inaugural match featured a spirited contest between Western Railway and North Eastern Railway, which was well-received by all present. The teams demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship and the match set the tone for the competitive spirit expected throughout the event.
The 4th Inter-Railway Women’s Football Competition is also being held alongside the men’s tournament, bringing together teams from across various Railway zones to showcase their talent and team spirit.
The event is being organized under the visionary leadership of Shri Paramshiv, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Eastern Railway, whose inspiration and unwavering support have been instrumental in bringing this prestigious tournament to life. His dedication to promoting sportsmanship, team spirit, and the welfare of the Railway Protection Force personnel has played a pivotal role in making this competition a reality.
