Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Football Tournament Kicks Off at Wimberlygunj

Inauguration of Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Football League-cum-Knockout Tournament at Wimberlygunj Mini Stadium.
 Wimberlygunj | August 20, 2026

The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Football League-cum-Knockout Tournament kicked off at the Wimberlygunj Mini Stadium on Thursday, drawing a large gathering of football enthusiasts, players and local residents.

The tournament was organised by the Block Congress Committee, Wimberlygunj, under the leadership of Block President Shri A. Khais, with the stated objective of promoting sportsmanship, youth participation and community engagement.

Shri Saji Varghese, Chairman of the Minority Department-ANTCC, attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. Addressing the participating players, he encouraged young people to actively pursue sports while emphasising discipline, teamwork and healthy competition.

Before the inauguration, the dignitaries paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Shri Rajiv Gandhi by garlanding his portrait.


The inaugural ceremony was attended by several Congress leaders, elected representatives, local panchayat representatives, youth leaders and social workers from across the region.

Among those present were Smt. Zubaida Begum, State President, Mahila Congress; Shri A.U.T. Ummer, Zilla Parishad Member; Shri Mohd. Zubair, President, City Congress; Ms. Mariyam Bibi, Zilla Parishad Member; Shri M.A. Sajid, State President, NSUI and State Vice President, Youth Congress; Shri Venkat Ram Babu, Pradhan, Wimberlygunj; Smt. Rasheeda Bibi, Pradhan, Hope Town; and other senior Congress leaders, panchayat representatives and community members.

The dignitaries witnessed the inaugural match and interacted with the participating players, extending their best wishes to all the teams.

The tournament is expected to provide a platform for local football talent while bringing together young players and sports enthusiasts from the region in an atmosphere of competition, camaraderie and mutual respect.

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Editorial note: This report is based on the information provided regarding the tournament and its inaugural ceremony.


Location: Wimberlygunj, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744206, India

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