ZU, ZFA condole
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 13 2020:
The Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur and Nagaland) and Zeliangrong Football Association (ZFA) have condoled the demise of Gaihemlung @ Gaihem Phaomei of Kakhulong, Paona Bazar on Thursday (August 12).In separate statements, the two bodies said that Gaihemlung was a dedicated and far-sighted Zeliangrong leader, who had extended untiring service for the welfare, development, peace and communal harmony for Zeliangrong community in particular and Manipuri people in general, during his lifetime.
His self-sacrifice and contribution towards the organising of the Jadonang Memorial Football Tournament will be acknowledged in days to come, they said and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
He was appointed as a Deputy Speaker of Zeliangrong Union Assembly for the tenure 2020 to 2022, they said adding that the deceased also served as an executive member of ZFA since 1997 till his death.