Assam Roll Ball Team Clinches Bronze with Thrilling Win Over Maharashtra at Federation Cup

Assam’s roll ball team grabbed the bronze medal with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Maharashtra in the third-place playoff of the 6th Federation Cup Roll Ball Championship, hosted at Kaithal from January 2-4.The match was a rollercoaster of emotions. Assam surged ahead 1-0 early on, only to be leveled 1-1 in stoppage time. Extra time saw both sides trade goals to end 2-2, before Assam sealed the win with a decisive golden goal, sparking wild celebrations. Tamilnadu (3-2)dominated the finals, clinching gold against Uttar Pradesh’s silver medalists. In the women’s section, Rajasthan claimed top honors, followed by Madhya Pradesh in second and Jharkhand in third.This achievement highlights Assam’s rising prowess in roll ball, a dynamic sport blending elements of football and basketball, and underscores the state’s commitment to nurturing young talent in regional competitions.