Assam Rifles organises Fit India Movement at Senam village
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2020:
Tengnoupal Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) assisted Kuki Students Organisation in organizing Kuki Students Sports Meet of Tengnoupal Block at Senam village in Tengnoupal district.
Physical and mental fitness are both integral parts of a healthy lifestyle and they play crucial roles in wholesome development of an individual in all spheres of life.
To enhance the physical fitness and foster the spirit of sportsmanship amongst local populace, the battalion helped organised the Kuki Sports Meet in collaboration with Kuki Students Organization, said a statement of PRO IGAR (South).
The aid was aimed at instilling a healthy competitive spirit in locals so as to prevent them from digressing on the path of drug abuse or illegal practices.
The sports meet commenced yesterday in the presence of the local MLA.
The events include football competition, track and field events, long jump and high jump.
The sports meet witnessed participation of a total of 17 teams.
The Tengnoupal Bn supported the KSO in preparation of ground and provided officials/referees and linesmen for fair conduct of sports event.
Apart from providing medical team, the Bn also made contribution towards the prizes to boost the morale of the participants, said AR.