JYCCCT celebrates 55th Youth Day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, January 18 2023:
Jangnoi Youth Club cum Cultural Troupe (JYCCCT) celebrated its 55th Youth Day under the theme 'Sports Education' at Jangnoi village in Kangpokpi district.
Jangnoi village is the third last village in Kangpokpi's Lhungtin sub division bordering Ukhrul district and it is located barely 1km from Lhungtin sub divisional headquarters but falls under Karong assembly constituency of Senapati district.
The Youth Day cum village annual sports meet was participated by all the seven wards (veng) namely Luidung Veng Part-I, Luidung Veng Part-II, Patkun Veng, Inpi Veng Part-I, Inpi Veng Part-II, Lhanghoi Veng and Vengnom in all the sporting events including men's football, men s and women's volleyball, 800 metres race, 100 metres race, bamboo climbing, water race, tug of war, long jump, high jump, cardboard race, debate, quiz, extempore speech, and Vannoi Lam dance.
During the weeklong Youth Day celebration, a night volleyball competition was held under the flood light which is still very rare in remote villages.
Many entertainment programmes like fancy dress, album contest (youth and couple), singing competitions, etc., were also conducted during the celebration.
Luidung Veng Part-II bagged the overall champions title and Luidung Veng Part-I the second position while Inpi Veng Part-I secured the third position.
According to JYCCCT president Letgoumang Chongloi, half of the prevailing problems in the society particularly drug menace could be solved when people especially the youth are completely aware of sports education and no longer consider sports as ah optional.
He also said that sports education will play a crucial role in the government's 'War on Drugs' mission and sports education is necessary for a better future for the present youth.
Urging parents to encourage their children to actively engage in sporting activities, Chongloi highlighted that parents can actually pave the way for a better future for their children.