MOHAN Foundation Organises Football Tournament to Raise Awareness on Organ Donation

• On November 22 and 23, 2025, the MOHAN Foundation organized a two-day Football Tournament at the Madhuchowdhury Para H.S. School ground in Abhicharan, West Tripura. The event formed a major component of a larger community awareness initiative aimed at educating the public on the importance of organ donation and encouraging widespread participation in this life-saving cause.

   

  Four teams participated in the tournament:

  • AGMC & GBP Medical Students Team

  • Lefunga R.D. Block Team

  • Basram Para Team

  • Abhicharan Para Team

   

  MOHAN Foundation was represented by Mr. Vincent Debbarma (Project Lead, Tripura) and Ms. Nipa Modak (Program Executive). The primary goal of the program was to draw a large community audience through the football tournament and educate them on organ donation, India and Tripura’s current need for donations, and the key role of healthcare professionals in promoting the cause.

   

  Esteemed guests in attendance included the Inspector of Police, Lefunga Police Station (Chief Guest), Mr. Prasanta Debbarma, Social Activist (Guest of Honour), and Mr. Nelson Debbarma, Secretary, SHAPE (Special Guest).

   

  Day One - program began at 11:30 AM with a welcome and felicitation ceremony for all guests. Mr. Vincent delivered an introductory address explaining the purpose of integrating organ donation awareness with a football event. All players, referees, and volunteers were presented with jerseys featuring the MOHAN Foundation logo. Guests then joined the teams on the field for introductions, followed by the ceremonial kick-off. The first match between Abhicharan Para and AGMC began at 12:00 PM, with Abhicharan Para winning 3–1. The second match, played at 3:00 PM between Lefunga Synod Foundation and Basram Kami, concluded with Basram Kami securing a 2–1 victory.

   

  Day Two - began at 2:30 PM with a welcome to the finalists, guests, and spectators. The final match was contested between Abhicharan Para and Basram Kami. After an exciting and spirited game, Basram Para emerged as the Champion, while Abhicharan Para finished as the 1st Runner-up. Throughout both days, the tournament attracted an impressive audience of 720 attendees. Alongside the matches, Mr. Vincent conducted awareness sessions on organ donation, and informational leaflets were distributed to all spectators.

   

  The event successfully blended sports with social responsibility, creating an engaging platform to spread awareness on organ donation. MOHAN Foundation expressed gratitude to all participating teams, guests, volunteers, and the community for their enthusiastic support.

   

  Feedback:

  Mr. Prasanta Debbarma, Social Activist, Tipra Motha Party, said during the press briefing, “I thank the media for their presence today. This playground had been silent for a long time, but the MOHAN Foundation has revived it by organizing a football tournament to promote awareness on organ donation. Everyone must understand the importance of organ donation. I am extremely happy with this initiative. I am also pleased to announce that the Lt. Rev. Nagendra Memorial Football Tournament will be held on this very ground from November 30, 2025, with larger participation. I request the MOHAN Foundation to join us and continue delivering awareness talks during the matches.”

   

  Mr. Surajit Debbarma, volunteer, shared, “I extend my heartfelt thanks to the MOHAN Foundation for choosing our village and ground for this unique awareness program. Such an event has never taken place here before. I request that more awareness initiatives be organized in the future so that a larger number of people can benefit.”

   

  
  
  Source-Mr. Vincent Debbarma