AR organises friendly cricket match
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2012:
The 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR (S) organised a friendly cricket match between teams of 9 Sector XI and DM College XI at DM College today.
According to a PRO IGAR (S) release, the match was organised under the Sports leg of PARTNERS (Partnership of Assam Rifles Towards North Eastern Region Students) Programme, which has been initiated by the Assam Rifles in the fields of sports, culture, education and miscellaneous activities.
A token of appreciation was presented to the players by Commandant 28 Assam Rifles as chief guest of the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest pledged his support for promotion of sports and cultural events amongst the youth of Manipur; and highlighted the 'PARTNERS' initiative and various events planned under it.
He added that Assam Rifles will continue to find imaginative and new ways to engage the youth in a constructive manner.
The Commandant also urged the people to come forward and move progressively towards peace and prosperity and assured them of full support and cooperation from the Assam Rifles, conveyed the PRO release.