5th Students Olympic National Games (Football) kick-starts
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2019:
The 5th edition of Students Olympic National Games (Football) being hosted by Manipur Students Olympic Association (MSOA) under the aegis of Students Olympic Association of India kicked off today at Khuman Lampak, Main Stadium.
The opening ceremony of the 3-day games was graced by Dr BD Bhabhar, president of Students Olympic Association as chief guest along with N Santosh Mangang, working president, MSOA and former Deputy Speaker MK Preshow Shimray who is the chairman of MSOA as dignitaries.
Chief guest, Dr Bhabhar, while speaking during the function, encouraged the players who are representing their respective teams to show utmost enthusiasm and character during the 3 day meet.
While urging all the teams to play with strict discipline and true spirit of sportsmanship, Dr Bhabhar also maintained that such an event will provide States a platform to reach out and interact with one another and develop a sense of unity among all.
He also went on to point out that the future of India depends on youths on the occasion.