State level Kho-Kho tourney begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, October 01 2022:
The 1st State Level Thokchom Sobha Meitei Memorial Men's Open Cash Prize Kho-Kho Tournament-2022, organised jointly by Rural Educational Development Organisation, TRIO Development Club and Lainingthou Club of Khangabok under the aegis of Manipur Kho-Kho Association (MAKKA) and Thoubal District Kho-Kho Association (TDKKA) began from Saturday at Khangabok Mayai Leikai TDC ground, The opening function of the tournament which is being participated by 12 teams divided into four groups was attended by Khangabok Zilla Parishad member Kh Rajmohon as chief guest and Khangabok Part-III Gram Panchayat nominee pradhan M Manglemjao as president, while MAKKA general secretary M Himat and Wisdom Foundation Khangabok founder L Sobha were present as guests of honour.
On the first day of the tourney, which carries prize money of Rs 30,000 for the champions, Rs 20,000 for runners-up and other cash prizes, SCEASDO, Heirok thrashed SYVA, Athokpam by 14-05 points, ASKKA, Sangaiyumpham defeated PESS, DMC Science 20-18, ASKKA, Awang Sekmai trounced PYDC, Khangabok 17-05 and SCEASDO beat SHGIRCS, Pangaltabi by 18-07 points.