Sports equipment handed over
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26 2015 :
In an endeavour to promote sports in Manipur, 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) handed over sports equipments and rations to the team members and managing committee of Hiway Stars Union (HISU) Football Club in a felicitation ceremony organised at Battalion Headquarters at Thoubal on September 24 .
Assam Rifles has been constantly supporting HISU in terms of monetary aid, sports items and rations for its team members, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
Team manager Yaikhom Ibungo Singh thanked the Commandant of the battalion for this noble gesture and also acknowledged the contribution of the Assam Rifles in supporting his team which recently emerged as winners of N Ibotombi Memorial Super Division Football Tournament.
The Commandant of Assam Rifles on behalf of the IGAR (S) conveyed best wishes to the coach and captain for the Winners' Cup and CC Meet, which would be held in October and November respectively.