Naxal hotbed to football hub, Bastar's remarkable transformation journey

Bastar in Chhattisgarh, once known for Naxal violence, is now emerging as a sports hub under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's leadership. Hosting prestigious football tournaments, the region is shedding its past and gaining recognition. The AIFF plans to hold the next two editions of the men's Under-20 national championship in Bastar.