Social welfare minister inaugurates Brig RS Sirohi Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, February 07 2023:
The opening ceremony of the 12th Brig RS Sirohi Trophy 2023 was graced by Social Welfare minister H Dingo Singh, Minister as chief guest on Tuesday.
The football tournament was organised by Tumuyon Khullen Youth Club (TKYC) under the theme "No room for communalism" .
The inaugural function was also attended by 51-Saitu AC MLA Haokholet Kipgen as guest of honour and Solomon Arow, president Naga People's Organization, as special guest.
MLA Haokholet Kipgen called for unity among the communities living together in the state while lauding the Tumuyon Khullen village for being one of the most active villages under his constituency in leading the fight against the government's 'war on drugs' campaign.
In his welcome address, S Joseph, president TKYC, acknowledged that the surface improvement of Tumuyon Khullen village playground was carried out in a joint effort of the 61 Mountain Brigade and the villagers.
In remembrance of Brig RS Sirohi, the tournament was instituted and organised by bringing together sportspersons from different tribes with the sole aim of bringing peace and unity in the state through sports.
14 football clubs including big clubs TRAU, SU, NEROCA, YOSC and Football for Change are taking part in the tournament which will be played in a league, followed by knockout round from February 13 .
The final match to be played on February 17 .