Tata Steel Foundation's Jharia Division kicked off the first Tejas Cup Under-13 Boys Football Tournament at Sijua Stadium today. The event drew esteemed dignitaries and participants from Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.
The tournament was inaugurated by the chief guest, Vikash Kumar, Chief (Sijua Group), Jharia Division, Tata Steel, joined by Rajesh Kumar, Unit Lead, Tata Steel Foundation. Vikas Kumar expressed his pride in hosting the tournament, praising the organisers and emphasising the importance of sports in youth development. He highlighted the vital role of sportsmanship in fostering discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.
The tournament features six teams from various Tata Steel units (Jamadoba, Noamundi, Joda, Jamshedpur, and Bishnupur), providing a platform for young footballers to showcase their talent. The palpable excitement promises a thrilling competition for spectators.
Also present on the occasion were Bipin Singh Chaudhary (Manager, Community Development, TSF), Sayan Bose (Assistant Manager, Sports, TSF), Samir Nath (Manager, Infrastructure, TSF), and Central Coordination Committee members Neelkanth Narayan Mahato and Manu Mahato.