*DFA Narayanpur Crowned Champions at NTPC Korba’s Junior Boys’ Inter District State Football Championship*
*Korba, August 6:* The Junior Boys’ Inter District State Football Championship, organized under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of NTPC Korba, concluded successfully with DFA Narayanpur emerging as the champions after an impressive all-round performance throughout the tournament.
Held from **July 30 to August 3, 2026**, at the NTPC Korba Football Ground, the five-day championship witnessed participation from **eight district football associations** across Chhattisgarh. The tournament served as a platform for the state’s emerging football talent to showcase their skills while promoting grassroots sports development.
DFA Narayanpur dominated the competition with disciplined performances, tactical excellence, and outstanding teamwork. One of the highlights of the tournament was Narayanpur’s commanding **8-0 victory over DFA Balod**, reflecting the team’s attacking strength and consistency. Their remarkable campaign culminated in a well-deserved championship title.
The championship featured several exciting matches, individual brilliance, and exemplary sportsmanship, underlining the growing standard of youth football in the state.
As part of NTPC Korba’s commitment to nurturing sporting talent, **30 outstanding players** were selected based on their performances during the tournament. These players will now participate in a **21-day residential coaching camp** from **August 4 to August 25, 2026**, where experienced coaches will provide advanced technical, tactical, and physical training to prepare them for national-level competitions.
Congratulating the champions, NTPC Korba praised DFA Narayanpur for their outstanding achievement and appreciated all participating teams for making the tournament a grand success. The organization also acknowledged the valuable contributions of district football associations, coaches, referees, officials, volunteers, and support staff for ensuring the smooth conduct of the championship.
Reaffirming its commitment to grassroots sports through CSR initiatives, NTPC Korba emphasized that sports play a vital role in empowering youth, developing leadership qualities, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and creating opportunities for talented athletes from diverse backgrounds.
With the championship concluded and the residential coaching camp now underway, the focus shifts toward developing the selected players for higher levels of competition. NTPC Korba’s grassroots football initiative continues to create opportunities for young footballers, helping them realize their dreams while contributing to the future of football in Chhattisgarh.
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