Agartala, Nov 09, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Nov 09: Tripura frontier BSF organized Inter-Frontier Handball Competition 2022-23 to mark the spirit of sportsmanship and to promote the idea of a healthy lifestyle among “Gallant” Bordermen.

The competition that started from Wednesday would continue till November 11 at Salbagan BSF Campus, Agartala. 

Sumit Sharan, IG Frontier HQrs Tripura, BSF inaugurated the Inter Handball Competition in the presence of Officers, Sub-ordinate Officers and Jawans of the Border Security Force. 

The opening programme was held followed by an oath ceremony and March Past by teams under the flag of respective frontiers. 

During interaction with the players, the IG BSF, Tripura frontier extended best wishes for their performance and encouraged them to use the opportunity to represent at national and international levels.

The Handball teams from 11 Frontiers of BSF are participating in this tournament. A total of 18 matches will be played in this tournament. 

The teams are divided into four pools. The teams will play league matches from the 9th to the 11th of November 2022. The winning teams from the league match will play the quarter-finals on 10th November. The semi-final and final matches will be played on 11th November 2022.

The first match between Tripura Frontier and Meghalaya Frontier was witnessed by senior BSF officers, subordinate officers, jawans and more than 150 spectators. 

After a tough fight, Tripura Frontier won the match and established their lead in the tournament. The Border Security Force always encourages sports activities. The BSF is actively participating in sporting activities at the national level.