Late Major Bob Khathing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2015:
The 103rd Major Bob Khathing birth celebrations got underway today at Somsai Garrison football ground.
The week long celebration is being organised by 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of IGAR (S) as an initiative to promote talent in sports and music.
Prominent personalities of Ukhrul district, presidents of all social organisations and troops of 10 Sector Assam Rifles attended the opening ceremony.
Brigadier Peeyush Pandey, Commander of 10 Sector attended the function as the chief guest.
A total of 14 men's football teams and 8 women's volleyball teams also took part in the oath taking ceremony to foster the spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship, said a statement issued by the PRO of Assam Rifles.
Pigeons were released as a mark of peace and tranquillity and the event was declared open with the chief guest kicking a ball.
The week long celebration will include men's football tournament (Feb 18 to Feb 24), women's volleyball tournament (Feb 19 to Feb 24), seminar on Major Bob Khathing for social and economical development of Ukhrul on Feb 19, cultural cum music talent hunt on Feb 21, run for fun and marathon on Feb 24 while the closing ceremony will be held on Feb 28.A wreath laying function will also be held on Feb 28 .