Army encourages sports
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 25, 2013:
18 SIKH of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised Annual Sports Meet at Meitram Makha Leikai for Azad English School.
The Annual Sports meet started with a cultural programme followed by various sports events.
The function was attended by many Army officials, civil dignitaries and parents of the students studying in the school.
The Annual Sports Meet has been organised in connection with Yaoshang festival and this meet will culminate on 26 March 2013. The students of the school enthusiastically participated in the cultural programme which was followed by the sports events.
The aim of this sports meet was to create awareness about the importance of sports in the life.
A variety of sports items to the school children including administrative aid for successful conduct of the event was also provided.
Medical team of 18 SIKH was standby for any unforeseen eventuality.
The help extended for promoting sports was appreciated by the Principal of the school Rupendra, member of school authorities, students of the school and by locals with an open heart.