Shillong, 10th September, 2024: Big FM’s Big Futsal Fest got off to a great start today with several high scoring games enthralling both spectators and onlookers alike. Day 1 of Shillong’s 1st ever Inter Office Futsal Competition saw 4 (four) games being contested by the city’s government and corporate offices. Shri ShakliarWarjri, Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, Govt of Meghalaya inaugurated the competition and praised the organizers and participating teams for being part of this inaugural festival of futsal.
In his speech he highlighted the government of Meghalaya’s efforts to promote sports especially football through its flagship programme ‘Mission Football’ and pointed out that initiatives like Big Futsal Fest fits in perfectly with the government’s ongoing endeavor to enrich the state’s sporting calendar. Shri A.L Hek, Minister of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Govt of Meghalaya was the Guest of Honor at the event where he unveiled the winners’ trophy and declared the tournament open.
In the games that took place during the day, NEEPCO defeated ITI Shillong 7-2 with David Kurkalang netting four goals for the winners. The highly accomplished AG Meghalaya Futsal team easily overcame Banalari Motors 4-1 while MeECL saw off SP Office, East Khasi Hills 7-6 in the most thrilling match of the day. The last match was between PHE Department and MUDA, with the former winning 7-3.
It may be mentioned that 16 government and corporate offices of the state are taking part in this knock out format tournament that’s being held in Thrive Sports Arena, Langkyrding from 10th-14th September. Big Futsal Fest is being organized by Big FM with support from the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Maruti Suzuki Arena, Indian Bank and Royal Enfield.
