The Assam Tea Planters' Association Shield, commonly known as the ATPA Shield Football Tournament or ATPA Shield,[1] 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, Mohammedan and Mohun Bagan, as well as Dempo of Goa have also competed in ATPA Shield.
[2] The coveted shield was donated and hosted by Assam Tea Planters' Association (ATPA).