Mary Kom inaugurates Araang League
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, December 05 2014 :
Olympic medallist MC Mary Kom today inaugurated the first Araang League at Pakshi Ground Hundung, here.
Lively performances from singers Lanlan Huileng, Wung Hira and Sorin marked the opening ceremony of the tournament.
Unfurling the tournament flag, MC Mary Kom encouraged youth of the district to pursue sports as a career.
Mary Kom also urged the youth to stop considering sports as a past-time activity but rather to take it up as a career.
One should dream of reigning the National as well as international sporting arena.
She also dwelt on career opportunities offered by sports.
She regretted that tribal people consider sports as a secondary option.
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Mary Kom also welcomed all serious and enthusiastic sportspersons to her academy.
The chief guest, as a token of encouragement to the organisers, contributed Rs 20,000.Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul, Modak Hrisheekesh attended the inaugural function as the guest of honour.
Convener of the Araang League, Peacemoon in his welcome speech expressed gratitude to all concerned for the support and assistance it received.
SP Ukhrul, Commdt 41 AR, leaders of Tangkhul social organizations like TNL, TSL, TKS, UDSA and a large number of public attended the inaugural function at Pakshi Ground.
In the first match of the tournament, TNVSA and Manipur police, Ukhrul played out a goalless draw.