Sports equipment distributed at Tengnoupal
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Tengnoupal, December 09 2018:
Chandel Battalion of HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles, HQ IGAR (South) distributed sports equipment to eight remote villages of Machi Sub Division of Tengnoupal, Manipur on 09 December 2018.The sports equipment distribution was conducted at Machi Company Operating Base (COB) .
Total 58 members of village authorities and youth committee attended the event in which volleyballs and footballs were distributed.
These remote villages do not have adequate means and facilities for the sports and hence, youth from the villages placed their demands to nearby COB's of Assam Rifles for providing sports equipment.
Based on the request the demands are fulfilled as part of the Youth Development Program undertaken by Assam Rifles for the upliftment of the youth to keep them connected with mainstream of the nation building.
A friendly volleyball match was also organised with the villagers by making a team of soldiers and youth which is a symbol of bonhomie that Assam Rifles share with the people of Manipur.
The company commander also interacted with the members of village authorities and youth committee and conveyed them about importance of playing sports for children and available opportunities for youth for making career in the field of sports as sportsman, coaches, physical trainers, sports photographer, sports team managers and other support staff.