Sports
Barpeta Road is very active town when it comes about sports. It has given birth to several sports-person representing the state. The natives are very good with football and cricket. The youths are more drawn towards Cricket and Tae-Kwon-Do (Korean Martial arts). There are a playing stadium named Barpeta road mini stadium. Moreover various intercity events are being held in St Joseph's High School and Bordoloi School encouraging sports among masses.
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