For the first time, a Ganjam Premier league (GPl) would be organised by the Rameswar Sporting Club from April 19 to May 6 at the Brahmapur Stadium here in the lines of the Indian Premier league (IPl), said club chairman and local MlA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chaupatnaik on Monday.
Addressing a Press meet, Chaupatnaik said six teams would take part in the meet, which would be bought by six franchisees with Rs 30,000 each. About 190 players have registered their names till now and the process is continuing, he informed.
He also said that in a team of playing 11, seven should be of Ganjam district and four of other districts; and each team would play five games in the league stage.
Chaupatnaik further said the winner team would be awarded with Rs 1 lakh while the first runners-up team would be awarded Rs 50,000 and the second runners-up team Rs 30,000.
Among others, GPl chairman Subash Moharana, club VP Bichitra Patnaik and secretary Purna Chandra Nayak were present.