Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 03:
The 14th Annual Sports Tournament organised by Lukhumbi Youth Development Orgn, Churachandpur has been inaugurated at the Organisation's ground today.
In all 26 teams drawn from Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Chandel and Thoubal districts would vie for top honours in various competition of the tournament of which football event will be the main attraction.
The inaugural programme was held with UCM president Konsam Lanngamba, president of Sagang Area Custom and Cultural Organisation Lairamchao Kom and chief of Lukhumbi village Lalthang Kom as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
While observing that divisive policy of the Government of India is the chief factor for strain in relationship amongst various community of Manipuri society, Lanngamba in his address derived satisfaction that participation of sportspersons from various corner of the State reflects determination of the people to revive age-old ties.
Politicians also came in for severe criticism from the UCM functionary who alleged that for petty political gain individuals with vested interest has been dividing the people on communal line.
Besides donating footballs to the tournament hosts, Lanngamba also assured to prevail upon the State authorities for construction of Sagang-Shamulamlan road section.