Late Stanhope Chawang district football league begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, July 22 2022:
The late Stanhope Chawang district football league 2022-2023 organized by the District Sports Association (DSA) Senapati kicked off today in the presence of Karong AC MLA, J Kumo Sha.
The football league will run till August 20 .
Speaking at the occasion, J Kumo Sha encouraged the talented sports persons of the district and acknowledgedthe contribution made by Late Stanhope Chawang in the field of football in the district.
President of DSA Senapati A Karang in the meantime, stated that this is the first ever district football league and the winners will represent the district at the State level events.
Family members of Late Stanhope Chawang who was bom on July 26, 1962 and died on March 21, 2010, also attended the function and recalled the work and life of Stanhope.
In the opening match, Chawang Brothers defeated Paomata sub-division by 3-1 goals before Talui FC defeated Skyforce FC 3-2 in the second match.
On the second day, Purul FC will play with Tamuilong FC from 1 pm and Katomei FC will play Makuilongdi FC from 3 pm .