Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today said football will be promoted in the Union Territory by conducting tournaments frequently.
A trophy-"Puducherry Collector Cup" would be instituted and a tournament for various institutions would be conducted, she said in a release here.
Bedi witnessed a football match at the Government Higher Secondary School at Alankuppam village in Kalapet Assembly constituency during her weekend visit.
The Lt Governor said a tournament would be held to culminate with the finals on January 12, coinciding with the birth anniversary of saint-philosopher Swami Vivekananda, adding events would be conducted on a regular basis.
She further said traders in Puducherry can come forward to sponsor trophies to encourage the game.
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