ATPA Shield
The Assam Tea Planters' Association Shield, commonly known as the ATPA Shield Football Tournament or ATPA Shield, is an annual Indian association football tournament held in Jorhat, Assam and organised by Jorhat District Sports Association (JDSA). It is one of the reputed and third oldest football tournament of Assam after Independence Day Cup and Bordoloi Trophy. Since its inception in 1955, the tournament is very popular involving some leading clubs from northeast India and rest of the country. Kolkata giants East Bengal Club, Mohammedan SC and Mohun Bagan AC, as well as Dempo SC of Goa have also 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 Jorhat Stadium in Jorhat. Results

See also
Assam Football Association
Bordoloi Trophy
Independence Day Cup
Assam State Premier League
Bodousa Cup
Bodoland Martyrs Gold Cup

References

External links
ATPA Shield on Facebook

Football in Assam
Football cup competitions in India
1955 establishments in India
Recurring sporting events established in 1955