Addabarie Tea Estate clinches Luxmi Group Inter-Garden football title after dramatic tie-breaker 21 tea gardens of Luxmi Group from India – two from North Bengal, seven from Tripura, and twelve from Assam participated in the tournament
Sepon, March 5, 2026: The Luxmi Group Inter-Garden Football Tournament concluded on March 1 at the Sepon Tea Estate football ground, Dibrugarh, Assam, with a final that unfolded as a contest of resilience, momentum shifts and composure under pressure. All the 21 tea gardens of Luxmi Group from India – two from North Bengal, seven from Tripura, and twelve from Assam participated in the tournament.
Addabarie Tea Estate emerged champions after defeating Kenduguri Tea Estate 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out, following a 3–3 draw at the end of regulation time. Kenduguri mounted a determined comeback in the second half, overturning a 3–1 deficit from the first half to force the match into a tie-breaker.
The shoot-out proved decisive, with Addabarie holding their nerve. Ajaj Nahak of Addabarie scored twice in the penalties, including the winning strike that sealed the title, drawing sustained applause from the stands.
The closing ceremony was attended by Luxmi Group Chairman Dipankar Chatterjee and Managing Director Rudra Chatterjee, along with senior dignitaries and estate representatives, reaffirming the leadership’s presence at community-level initiatives.
Rooted in a legacy of over a century, Luxmi Group views sport as an integral part of its sustainability and people-first approach. For nearly 18 years, the inter-garden tournament has provided a structured platform for nurturing football talent from within its tea estates.
All players representing the estate teams are residents of their respective gardens, reinforcing a strong sense of ownership, local pride and continuity. Played against the backdrop of the tea gardens, the tournament continues to promote discipline, teamwork and aspiration.
More than a competition, the event reflects the collective strength of estate communities and Luxmi Group’s sustained commitment to development rooted in participation and opportunity.
