Shillong Lajong FC (Football CLub), a little known soccer club from a north-eastern Indian state of Maghalaya has made history in the Indian football world. It got entry into the I-League and in its first appearance in the league the club made to the finals of premiere Federation Cup Tournament. It held on to its nerves till end with many missed chances. Finally it lost only on penalties. The young boys probably could not handle the pressure, not being used to it.
The club was formed in Shillong, Meghalaya with the prime objective of improve diminishing football standard in the state, and to spot, train and nurture local football talent. 'Lajong' in the local Khasi language means 'our own'. In Shillong, Professionally managed Lajong has access to the largest student base in the north-east and has a strong fan support in the region.
India football's legendary star Baichung Bhutia is from the region.
The club is being sponsored by some major corporates. People are looking forward to times when football will be flourishing all over the region.
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