festivals and attires. It also contributed significantly to the development of the Bodo culture and Bodo language. Sports Football is the most popular sport in the region. The region has many Football clubs of which Barhungkha FC, Udalguri FC and Global FC is the most widely known as they participate in Assam State Premier League, the premier football league of the state. Bodoland Martyrs Gold Cup is organised every year in memory of Bodoland martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of Bodoland movement. The region has also produced many national level athletes. Other sports followed in the region are Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket, Taekwondo, Boxing, Kabaddi, Chess, Archery, and other indigenous sports. See also Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council Bodo people Bodo culture Bodo language Bodo Sahitya Sabha 2012 Assam violence Hill tribes of Northeast India North Eastern Council References Bodoland Lottery Bibliography External links Bodoland Territorial Council Profile from the Government of Assam Bodoland Tourism Proposed states and union territories of India Autonomous regions of India States and territories established in 2003 2003 establishments in Assam