The Assam Tea Planters' Association Shield, commonly known as the A.T.P.A. Shield, is an annual Indian

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tournament held in

Jorhat Jorhat ( ) is one of the important cities and a growing urban centre in the state of Assam in India. Etymology Jorhat ("jor" means twin and "hat" means market) means two hats or mandis - "Masorhaat" and "Sowkihat" which existed on the opposite ...

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and organised by Jorhat District Sports Association (JDSA). It is one of the esteemed and the third oldest football tournament of Assam after

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and

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. Since its inception in 1955, along with the best teams from northeast India many top clubs of the country like Mohammedan SC,

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(both from

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) and

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(

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) have also participated in this leading tournament. The tournament was donated and hosted by Assam Tea Planters' Association (ATPA). From 1968, the tournament is organising by Jorhat District Sports Association.

Venue

The matches of A.T.P.A. Shield are played at Jorhat Stadium in Jorhat.

Results

References

{{Football in Assam Football in Assam Football cup competitions in India 1955 establishments in India Recurring sporting events established in 1955