Football ground inaugurated
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 14 2012:
The newly constructed K John Kom football ground in Saikul village under Sardar Hills Sub-division was inaugurated by Major General Binoy Poonnen, GOC 57 Mountain Division today.
The inaugural function of the football ground was organized jointly by Saikul Village Authority, Women Society Saikul and Saikul Youth Club.
Addressing the gathering, Major General Binoy Ponnen stated that Manipur has huge potentials in every field including sports.
The abundant potential in the region must be nurtured to bring out young and talented sportspersons.
The GOC also expressed hope that the newly inaugurated football ground would ensure sporting facilities to the village and help in producing more sportspersons of international repute like Mary Kom, who is amongst the leading sports person in the country today and Kario who became the SFL champion.
The inaugural function was followed cultural programme presented by school children.
Earlier during the day, the Major General accompanied by Brigadier SK Sharma attended the Sunday Prayer service at Thankanphai Baptist Church.
The event started with felicitation of the GOC at Thankanphai Church by Pastor L James.