AR organises volleyball match
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 18 2019:
Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a friendly volleyball match at Andro Company Operating Base on 17 Jan 2019 .
The match was played between the team of Thablok Andro Machingpat Mission School of Andro Machingpat village and troops of Assam Rifles to embrace a sense of sportsmanship and fitness amongst locals and further explore the young hidden talents in the area.
The match was witnessed by a large audience which included over 60 locals, students and teachers of the School.
Both the teams played with extreme passion and displayed a great sportsmanship spirit.
In addition, the attendees were informed about various employment opportunities as meritorious sportspersons in the Indian Armed Forces.
Various aspects concerning security in the area were also discussed.
At the end of the event all were served with tea and refreshments.
The event provided a forum for the youth of the area for an interaction with the Assam Rifles, said a press statement of IGAR (S).
The youth appreciated the effort shown by Assam Rifles to promote sports.