Grassroots football coaching begins at Khambathel village, Chandel
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 03 2023:
Western Valley Area Sporting Association, Chandel kicked off its first ever Grassroots and Basic Football Coaching at Khambathel village, Chandel on Tuesday, with a keynote address from Khalter Khampa, president of the association, followed by a blessing prayer from Rev KL Tangthu, pastor of Khambathel Baptist Church.
The football coaching is being organised as a part of the association's development programme to identify and groom young talented players, according to a press release from the Western Valley Area Sporting Association.
The coaching is participated by 41 budding footballers from all the villages under Western Valley Area.
Instructor Js Alover Anal, AIFF grassroot leader course, will be assisted by Huten Kokoson Anal and ST Ningphapam, games & sports secretary and assistant games and sports secretary respectively.
The coaching (till January 11, 2023) will be held at both Khambathel and Unopat playgrounds.
After which, the association will organise its 55th Annual Sports Meet at Khambathel village playground.
This year's annual sports meet will also see a special grassroots football event for 9-13 years categories, the release added.