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Korba,13/08/2025 – As part of its unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and the promotion of grassroots sports, NTPC Korba, in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh Football Association (CFA), successfully organized the Senior Women’s Inter-District State Football Championship and Coaching Camp under its CSR budget for FY 2025–26.

This initiative reflects NTPC Korba’s long-standing vision to foster sporting talent, promote community engagement, and empower rural youth—particularly women—through structured sporting opportunities. Since its inception in 2016, the program has played a pivotal role in nurturing several state, national, and international-level football players.

The football initiative follows a three-phase development model:
– 7-day Inter-District Tournament – District teams compete in selection trials.
– 21-day Coaching Camp – Top 30 players are trained to form the State team.
– Final Selection – 15–18 outstanding players are chosen to represent the Chhattisgarh State Women’s Football Team.

The championship kicked off on 8th August 2025 at the NTPC Korba grounds, featuring eight dynamic teams: DFA Raipur, DFA Balod, DFA Durg, DFA Bastar, DFA Bijapur, DFA Korba, DFA Narayanpur, and DFA Bilaspur.

After days of spirited competition, the grand final on 13th August 2025 witnessed a thrilling match where DFA Bastar emerged as the Winner and DFA Durg secured the Runner-up position. Both teams displayed exceptional skill, teamwork, and determination.

Following the tournament, 30 talented players have been selected for the intensive 21-day Coaching Camp, where they will receive advanced training to prepare for state-level representation.

Through such initiatives, NTPC Korba continues to strengthen its role as a community-centric organization, driving holistic development by empowering women athletes, fostering inclusion, and creating pathways for local talent to shine at state and national levels.

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