4th Gospel Youth Soccer kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, October 18 2013 :
Janghemlung Panmei, MLA of 53- Tamenglong A/C on Friday formally inaugurated the 4th Gospel Youth Soccer at mini Stadium, Tamenglong.
The event is being organized by Town Baptist Church, Tamenglong.
As many as 30 teams from different parts of Tamenglong have registered to to take part in the tournament.
In the opening match of the tournament, Independence Church of India, (ICI) Tamenglong beat Sonpram Fellowship by 7-0 goals.
In the second match, Sangrungpang Baptist Church beat Chiulon by 1-0 goal.
Earlier, in his speech as Chief Guest of the inaugural function, MLA Janghemlung Panmei announced that the Government would start construction work on the Mini Stadium within October 2013 .
Encouraging the youths, the MLA said that talented youths need to get exposure at state level, national and international level.
He also urged the footballers to play as professionals and stay from from drugs and other anti-social activities.
Many District level officers, Pastors, religious leaders and ADC members attended the opening ceremony during which Rathai, Assistant Pastor of Town Baptist Church shared the gospel message with the gathering.