7th North East Tamchon 2013 begins : Soccer blended in NorthEast Culture
November, 16 November 2013:
Ram Muivah and Dr Meinya Thokchom at 7th North East Tamchon 2013
The Opening ceremony of the 7th North East Tamchon Football Tournament, 2013; a 15 day carnival of football tournament and cultural extravagant, was inaugurate today 16th November 2013 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi by Shri Dr. Thokchom Meinya MP Lok Sabha .
The ceremony started with welcome note from Mr Ram Muivah IAS, President of TNSD. In his address Ram Muivah recounts that the Tournament was instituted with Friendship, Fraternity and love in mind. He further said that The North East Communities were lucky lots to have a highly respected MP like Dr. Meinya.
The Chief guest Dr.Thokchom, Honorable MP Lok Sabha, said that nothing could be more appropriate than show casting our rich cultural heritage with football as the centre of attraction.
The Opening ceremony, attended by not less than fifteen thousand people, displayed the rich culture and tradition of north east India in various ways. The crowd was mesmerized by Fiona Pachuau singing the theme song “Go Light Your World”. The Tripura traditional dance troupe impressed the crowd with their smiles and moves. Donny J and group entertained the crowd with their wonderful performance.
The ceremony included special songs by Christie Vunggohching, and Roslyn Hmar. Both the special guest appreciated the performances of hosts of artists comprising cultural dance troupes, folk songs, and other contemporary songs from internationally acclaimed singers hailing from various parts of North East India.
Players in action at 7th North East Tamchon 2013
16 teams from different regions and communities of North East will participate in a total of 32 football matches over a period of 2 weeks in Dr. Ambedkar stadium. The opening match was played under floodlight between the champion of 2012; Zeliarong FC and SSPP FC. The champion of this prestigious trophy will take home 5 lakhs Rupees while the runners up will take home Rs. 3 lakhs.
Reporting from the ground,
Tamchon Media Wing.
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