GUWAHATI: The 71st Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy 2026 began across 20 districts of Assam on Tuesday, October 27, marking the start of the state’s prestigious football tournament aimed at providing competitive opportunities to emerging players.
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The tournament was inaugurated in the Kamrup (Metro) district round at the GTC Football Academy Ground in Phulung, North Guwahati, by former Santosh Trophy footballer Annada Das.
In the opening-day matches, Assam Police defeated Hawk Football Academy 7-0 in Kamrup (Metro). Diral Bahumukhi Sangha beat Betmala FC 3-1 in Dibrugarh, while Mori-Buhagaon Tiwa Krishti Sangha defeated Bangfor United Club 4-1 in Morigaon. Sports and Youth Club, Fekamari, also registered a 4-1 victory over Pubergaon Sports Club in South Salmara-Mankachar.
In other district-round matches, Karsang FC defeated Gennext FC 1-0 in Majuli, while Manjushree Tea Estate FC beat Biptaghat FC, Moran, 1-0 in Charaideo. Tezpur City FC defeated Amigose FC 1-0 in Tezpur, and Bamuntari Azad secured a 1-0 win over Baradi Football Club in Barpeta.
In Jorhat, Roward Club and Kakojan FC played out a 2-2 draw, while Aniruddha Dev Club defeated Eastantic Club 1-0. Nabajyoti Club beat Khardhara AKS 2-1 in Bajali, while Private Sports Academy defeated Janajatiya Sporting Club 4-0 in Kamrup district.
In Goalpara, Purana Swashan Youth Club defeated Bhoishkhuli Milan Sangha 2-1, while Taraibari FC beat Bordak Bishnu Rabha FC 3-1.
