The Assam Tea Planters' Association Shield, commonly known as the ATPA Shield Football Tournament or ATPA Shield, is an Indian annual

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tournament held in

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

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. Since its inception in 1955, the tournament was very popular involving some leading clubs from

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giants

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and

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, as well as

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have competed in ATPA Shield. The coveted shield was donated and hosted by Assam Tea Planters' Association (ATPA). From 1968, the tournament has been conducted by Jorhat District Sports Association.

Venue

The matches of ATPA Shield are played at

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in Jorhat.

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