Week long birth anniv of Maj Bob Khathing
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 19 2014:
The annual Late Maj Bob Khathing Birth Celebrations commenced on 18 Feb 2014 with a glittering opening ceremony at the Somsai Garrison Football Ground.
The week long celebrations is being organised by 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of IGAR(S) as an initiative to promote talent in sports and music- the two core interests of the youth of Ukhrul.
The opening ceremony was attended by most of the prominent personalities of Ukhrul district, Presidents of all the Social Organisations and troops of 10 Sector AR.
Col M Ravi Rao, Additional DIGAR 10 Sector AR was the Chief Guest for the occasion.
A total of 8 men's football teams and 4 women's volleyball teams took part in the oath taking ceremony to foster the spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship.
It was followed by release of pigeons as a mark of peace and tranquillity and finally the event was declared open with the kicking of the ball by the chief guest.
The first match of the tournament was played between United Ukhrul Football Club and Yarkhok United Football Club.
There was an Assam Rifles Pipe band display during the half-time break and refreshments at the end of the match.
A medical & gynaecologist camp, a 'Know-Your-Assam Rifles' stall which informed the youngsters about the recruitment rallies, a handicraft stall, a stall of black clay pottery and also a counter of SBI, Ukhrul to inform the people about the various schemes available in the bank were also the attractions of the opening ceremony.
The week long celebrations will include the following events Men's Football Tournament, Women's Volleyball Tournament, Seminar on Lessons Learnt from Life of Maj Bob khathing for Social and Economical Development of Ukhrul, Rock Concert Cum Talent Hunt, Run for Fun for School Children, Finals of Football and Wreath Laying.