Assam Rifles provides sport kits for football tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, November 13 2021:
The Maram Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of Jwalamukhi Sector, Assam Rifles provided necessary assistance in terms of tentage and sports kit in organising the football tournament at Rabunamei village during under Mao Sub Division, Senapati district.
The event is being organised by the Smile Project Team and Rabunamei Youth and Students Organisation for raising funds to provide scholarships and uniforms to needy students of the region.
Post Commander of Assam Rifles, Mao graced the occasion as the chief guest.
He along with troops attended the inauguration of the football tournament on November 12, 2021.Several important people including pastors, chairmen, leaders of youth and student associations were also present during the event.
Maj Chandan, Post Commander, Assam Rifles, Mao in his address highlighted the importance of games and sports in one's life and said that the contribution of Manipur sportspersons for the nation is laudable.
He also highlighted the contribution of Assam Rifle in bringing peace and prosperity in the area and development of games and sports in the North-East.
Later, he declared the game opened by kicking the football into the field.
The Football tournament will culminate on November 14.Noble gesture of assistance from the Assam Rifles to the villagers was appreciated by the locals.