Minister Tinku Roy Calls for Nurturing Grassroots Football Talent in Tripura
Sep 17, 2026
Tripura's Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Tinku Roy, on Thursday attended the inaugural ceremony of the Under-19 Ronendra Sangma Memorial Football Tournament, held at St. Paul's School here.
Addressing the gathering, Minister Roy underscored the need to provide young footballers with adequate platforms to hone their skills and pursue their sporting ambitions. He observed that tournaments of this nature play a vital role in scouting and nurturing emerging talent from the grassroots level.
The Minister commended the organisers for their efforts in promoting football among the state's youth and urged all participating players to give their best in the competition, calling it an important opportunity for exposure and growth.
Concluding his address, Roy extended his best wishes to the young footballers taking part in the tournament and congratulated the organising committee for putting together the event, expressing confidence that it would go a long way in shaping Tripura's sporting future.
