Dehradun: For promoting and boosting the sports sprit of youth Chairman of Doon International School DS Mann inaugurated The ‘Uttarakhand Football Arena’ near Upper Kolhupani Prem Nagar.Guest of Honour was SK Jain Chairman, Tula’s Institute. Present as the Special Guest was Chitra K Soman, Arjuna Awardee, Olympian, Gold Medalist at the Asian and Commonwealth Games. Speaking on this occasion Chief guest said that along with studies regular participation in various kind of sports event is big necessity for sports enthusiasts players and lovers. He also said this arena as sports platform will prove biggest milestone for upcoming football players.
Uttarakhand Football Arena is Doon’s biggest artificial grass football ground which provides day and night playing facility to the youth.The idea behind Uttarakhand Football Arena is to provide infrastructure of international level to the youth and students of Dehradun. This facility has been provided by Avinash Rahul, Director, HC Sports Pvt Ltd.Two exhibition matches were played on the inaugural day. The first match was played between Tula’s International School and Doon International School. Doon international School was the winner after a penalty shootout. The second match was played between Mahindra Boys and Doon Heroes. Mahindra Boys also won in a penalty shootout.Others present during this program were Laxmi Narayan, President, Doon Ghati Rangmanch Arun Malhotra, former International Football Player, Pramod Thapa, National Player, who is also father of International Football Player Anirudh Thapa.
