Taekwondo kits donated, friendly match played
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 19 2023:
In continuation of the efforts of Assam Rifles to reach out to youth and promote sports, Keithelmanbi Battalion of IGAR (South) presented taekwondo sports equipment to Tazeen Taekwondo Academy (TTA), Lilong with a view to harness the potential of youth of Manipur and motivate them to pick up sports.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the Battalion is taking up such initiatives to motivate adolescent youth and engage them creatively through the medium of sports.
Through such meaningful activities in remote areas at the grassroots level, Assam Rifles continues to contribute to the development and growth of Manipur by motivating and empowering youth, said the PRO, adding that Tazeen Taekwondo Academy authority expressed their gratitude and appreciated the gesture of Assam Rifles for extending assistance for the benefit of locals.
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles organised a friendly football match between local team and the team from Assam Rifles at Tunning village on Monday.
According to a statement, the match was won by the local team 1-0.The match was witnessed by about 50 individuals from Tunning and surrounding villages.