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225 Battalion CRPF wins inter-battalion football competition in Tripura

The tournament held at Salbagan aimed to promote physical fitness and camaraderie among Central Reserve Police Force personnel.

The 124 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised the Tripura Sector Inter-Battalion (OPS)/GC Football competition 2026 at Salbagan, Agartala, according to the Tripura Star News.

The event took place from November 13 to November 14, 2026, under the supervision of the Tripura Sector to encourage sportsmanship and team spirit among Force members.

The tournament featured teams from the 124 Battalion, 140 Battalion, and 225 Battalion CRPF, with the matches played using a league system.

In the final match, the 225 Battalion defeated the 124 Battalion with a score of 3:2, leaving the 124 Battalion as the runner-up.

Shri Sachidanand Mishra, Second-in-Command of the 124 Battalion CRPF, attended the ceremonies alongside Deputy Commandant Y.K. Nixon and Second-in-Command Shri Akhilesh Kumar Singh.

Addressing the participants, Mishra noted that sports help build unity and cooperation while highlighting how discipline and fitness maintain professional and operational standards within the Force.

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