Maj Bob Khathing birth anniv celebration begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 19 2015:
The week-long 103rd birth anniversary celebration of Major Bob Khathing being organized by 41-Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) began on Thursday at Somsai Garrison Football Ground.
According to a release of PRO IGAR (S), the opening ceremony was attended by prominent personalities of Ukhrul district, presidents of all social organizations and troops of the 10 Sector Assam Rifles.
Commander OF 10 Sector Assam Rifles Brigadier Peeyush Pandey was the Chief Guest of the inaugural function.
A total of 14 men's football teams and eight women's volleyball teams took part in the oath taking ceremony to foster the spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship.
A friendly match was played between Assam Rifles and Ukhrul Eleven Football Club to mark the inauguration of the birth anniversary celebration.