The Netaji Ajad Hind Club organised an inter-state knockout football tournament at Khutuguda village. The final match was played on Tuesday between the Umarkote and Tentulikhunti where the Umarkote defeated the opponent by 1-0 in penalty shootout. Chief guest Odisha Football Association vice-president Prahalada Tripathy said this type of event in the interior pocket of the district would instill competition feeling in youths to show their hidden talent and also to raise the level of football in the district. Eight teams from the district and Chhattisgarh participated. The wining team was awarded a cash prize of Rs 10,000 with a trophy and the runners-up were awarded Rs 7,000 and a trophy. Among others former MP Bhaban Majhi, club president Tapas Mandal, DDA joint-secretary Khalid Jilani, Bar Association president Prasant Sahu, senior advocate Tapan Debnath and Ram Nayak were present.