John Abraham Lands At Dibrugarh Airport, To Boost Football Development In Northeast

DIBRUGARH: Bollywood star and North East United FC (NEUFC) owner John Abraham arrived at Dibrugarh airport today. His visit has created excitement among fans and sports enthusiasts in this region.

The actor, known for his passion for promoting football in India, is traveling to Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, in order to attend the 23rd Annual General Body Meeting of the Arunachal Pradesh Football Association.

John Abraham’s association with football began in 2014 when he became the co-owner of North East United FC (NEUFC), a team in the Indian Super League (ISL). His passion for the sport, combined with his desire to promote football in Northeast India, led him to invest in the team.

His engagement with football in the Northeast has been a long-established one, as the owner of NEUFC in the Indian Super League (ISL). His spontaneous participation in regional football has garnered him admiration throughout the state.

Following NEUFC’s victory in the prestigious Durand Cup this year, his passion and commitment for football has only grown stronger. The win inspired him to further invest in the development of football in the Northeast region, thereby reinforcing his belief in the immense potential of local talent. 

"Your support for the game in the North East has been nothing short of inspirational. Like a sunrise over the Siang, your presence lights up the path for our budding players,” Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised John Abraham.

He also hailed John's commitment to promote football in the Northeast, stating that his presence and efforts inspire young talents to pursue the sport professionally.

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