Rourkela (Football news) 24th August 2021: Odisha FC organized the first OFC-OFA Girls' League in Rourkela. Kuarmunda A defeated Bandhposh by 2-1 goals in the final of the OFC-OFA and also Chikatmati B won the third position match.
Speaking about the tournament, Odisha FC's Grassroots Manager Mr. Suvam Das said, "Odisha has always had a good representation in national camps when it comes to female footballers. Our vision is to build on that foundation and act as a catalyst to help these young ones improve and make the state and nation proud. This is just the beginning of many things to come."
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OFA Founder Mr. Naman Agarwal expressed, "OFA sports foundation vision is to create a platform to access sports for all. We are glad to collaborate with Odisha FC and build a better future."
Tournament Awards:
1- Best Player – Sarojini Tirkey (Kuarmunda 'A')
2- Best scorer – Sumitra Xalxo -11 goals (Bandhposh)
3- Best Defender -Juli Kujur (Bandhposh)
4- Best Goalkeeper – Padmabati (Kuarmunda 'A')
5- Best Young Player – Anupama Xalxo (Chikatmati 'B')