Fortunate to host first international match : CM
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 23 2023:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that it is indeed very fortunate for the State to host the Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament.
It is also a moment of pride that the National team has around 5-6 players from Manipur, the Chief Minister added.
N Biren Singh was addressing the inaugural function of the tournament at the Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak yesterday.
The Chief Minister thanked All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey and his team for acknowledging the potential of Manipuri players and the State's love for football.
The Chief Minister further said that the Youth Affairs and Sports Department along with AMFA and other stakeholders is also working towards promoting football and other sports furthermore in the State.
N Biren Singh went on to state that the State will sign a MoU with the AIFF for logistics and other support in setting up of a football academy.
The Chief Minister appealed to the people of the State to attend the matches and show decency during the tournament.
The opening session of the tournament was highlighted by a performance from drummers of Rhythm of Manipur and other cultural performances.
The Indian National team faced Myanmar in the opener of the Hero Tri Nation International Football Tournament.
The Blue Tigers will face Kyrgyzstan at the same venue on March 28 .
The inaugural function was attended by YAS Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MLAs, former Union Minister and Padmashree Awardee Thounaojam Chaoba Singh among others.
The Chief Minister also greeted the players.
Despite an overshadowed sky, the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium looked full with attendance recorded to be 29,341 .