Meghalaya U-17 team to represent India in Indo-French Football Tournament at Paris
Guwahati: The junior boys U-17 football team from Myngken Christian HS School in Meghalaya has been invited to participate in the second edition of the Indo-French football tournament to be held in Paris.
The junior boys’ team from Ri Bhoi district in Meghalaya was the runners up in the recently concluded 63rd edition of Subroto Cup International Football Tournament held in New Delhi.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma congratulated the team on being invited to showcase their talent in the international platform.
“I have always had faith in the spirit and passion of our youth. The boys of Myngken Christian HS School have shown the nation a glimpse of this passion,” he said.
“I am happy to see them get to represent India in the city of the recently concluded Olympics. I hope to see them grow from strength to strength and see them grow into role models for others to follow,” he added.
Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Shakliar Warjri said the young players have shown their athletic prowess in the recently concluded Subroto Cup.
“It is a matter of pride for Meghalaya to see these players perform in an international arena and represent the country. We wish them all the very best and we are here to support them in whatever way they need,” he added.
The event comes at a high point for Meghalaya football where the state U-17 boys team has not only won gold at this year’s Khelo India Youth Games in Tamil Nadu but also recently co-hosted the prestigious Durand Cup where local team Shillong Lajong FC also made it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The second edition of the Indo-French Football Tournament is scheduled to be held at Paris between November 25 and 30 this year.
The touring team will comprise 16 players, including two goalkeepers, a coach, a manager and a representative from the state.