Inauguration of New Hostel at Zubeen Garg Football Academy Enhances Support for Young Athletes
New Hostel Opens at Zubeen Garg Football Academy
The academy’s jersey has been named “ZG”, drawing from Zubeen Garg’s initials.
Nalbari, Sept 13: A new hostel was inaugurated at the Zubeen Garg Football Academy located in Mukalmua on Sunday, designed to offer enhanced support to young footballers in the region as they train and seek opportunities in the sport.
Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of singer Zubeen Garg, officially opened the hostel with Barkhetri MLA Narayan Deka in attendance. The academy's jersey features the initials “ZG,” honoring Zubeen Garg.
During her speech at the event, Garima expressed her joy at the development and acknowledged Deka's contributions to the academy's growth.
“It’s wonderful to be here, and I extend my gratitude to MLA Narayan Deka for his initiative. Since last year, he has been instrumental in establishing the Zubeen Garg Football Academy, and now with the addition of the hostel, it’s a significant step forward. I believe Zubeen would have also expressed his thanks,” she remarked.
Garima hopes that the academy will serve as a launching pad for young football talents from the region, enabling them to reach higher levels in their careers.
“I anticipate that many gifted youngsters will emerge from here. Zubeen always believed that players from Assam could compete on a global stage, and I am confident that dream will materialize,” she added.
The inauguration of the hostel coincided with the commencement of the 14th Chakradhar Deka Memorial Football Tournament, which is recognized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and kicked off at Deshbhakta Maidan in Mukalmua on the same day.
This tournament attracted players, organizers, and local residents, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the event.
The new hostel represents a significant advancement for the local sports community, particularly for young athletes from Barkhetri who need accommodation while training.
The Zubeen Garg Football Academy, along with its newly opened hostel, is poised to enhance the support system for aspiring footballers in the area, paving the way for promising players to explore opportunities beyond their local environment.