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young athletes a platform and promoting mutual respect
to showcase their skills, gain among different communities.
competitive experience, and It brought people together not
aspire to higher levels of play. just as spectators or players,
‘Community Engagement but as stakeholders in a shared
and Cultural Integration’ by vision of harmony and progress.
involving local communities in This initiative complements
the organisation and execution other ongoing efforts such as
of the tournament and thereby the establishment of football
fostering a sense of ownership academies and the active
and pride among residents. participation of Bodoland Football
‘Promotion of Healthy Club in prestigious national
Lifestyles’ by serving as a tournaments like the Durand
platform to instill the values Cup. As Hon’ble Prime Minister
of discipline, teamwork, and Narendra Modi remarked, it is “a
perseverance, contributing to celebration of unity and hope,” the
the holistic development of tournament has thus emerged
individuals and communities. as a transformative force, one
The Bodoland CEM Cup that uplifts communities, inspires
served as a cultural festival, youth, and proudly places
celebrating the region’s diversity Bodoland on India’s sporting map.

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