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Pangolin Cup kicks off in Nagaland's Meluri to protect the scaly anteater

Eight local teams are playing football to raise awareness of the illegal wildlife trade.

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Pangolin Cup kicks off in Nagaland's Meluri to protect the scaly anteater
Representative photo: a Chinese pangolin, a species found in Northeast India. Photo: Yung-Lun Lin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

The second Pangolin Cup football tournament began at Meluri local ground in Nagaland on October 26, with eight local teams taking part.

The Wildlife Trust of India organised it with the Meluri Range Sports Association and the state's forest department. The aim is to promote pangolin conservation and raise awareness about illegal wildlife trade.

The six-day tournament ends on October 31. Royals FC and Knight Riders played the opening match.

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