Kangpokpi athletes feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Kanggui, December 20, 2013:
Highlighting that Manipur is a powerhouse in sports in the country along with noting that many footballers of repute have been produced by the State, Kangpokpi AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen said sports need to be projected as the foundation for promoting peace and tranquillity.
Nemcha was speaking at the thanksgiving and felicitation programme of JSYC, FC Ninou and Veteran team at J Songtun village today.
Apart from the MLA who was the chief guest, Haokholal Hangshing, Chairman ADC Sadar Hills and Thangminlen Kipgen also attended the event as the guest of honour and functional president respectively.
Stating that achievements of JSYC and the Veteran team testify team spirit and healthy life-style of the players, Nemcha exhorted the teams to strive for more excellence and inspire the upcoming generation.
Pastor Thangboi Chongloi, the ceremonial Minister asserted that every achievement is the blessing of the Almighty.
Therefore, it is vital to remember on the part of the achievers to give thanks to the Almighty.
Among others, EMs and MDCs of ADC Sadar Hills, several village chiefs, representatives of civil bodies and Church leaders also attended the programme.
The Thanksgiving and Felicitation programme was been organized by J Songtun Village Authority in recognition of the achievements of JSYC and the Veteran team in the 1st Lentinlal Memorial Trophy 2013; 6th Mangboi Memorial Cup 2013; NAKSA 2013; NAKSA Cultural Meet 2013 First in Dance Competition; 1st Veteran Sports Meet 2013; District Super League 2013; 2nd Khanglai Meet 2012; Thomas Trophy 2012.Cultural dance, melodious songs and a grant feast were the other highlight of the programme.