India, Sept. 21 -- Kokrajhar: For decades, the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam was known for political unrest and violence. But in the last five years, a remarkable transformation has taken place. The BTR has quietly rebranded itself as one of India's most energetic grassroots sports incubators, using sports as a vehicle for social healing and youth engagement.
Since 2020, the BTR government, in collaboration with state and central agencies, has launched a wide-ranging campaign of tournaments, training centers, and infrastructure projects. The goal is to channel the energy of a generation of young athletes-many from remote villages-and help them emerge as competitive players while fostering peace and unity in the region.
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