1st Rani Gaidinliu All India Women's Invitation Football Tournament to be held in Imphal
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 25 2015 :
The first ever All India Women's Invitation Football Tournament is being held here in Imphal, Manipur in December, 2015 coinciding with the Birth Centenary year of veteran Freedom Fighter Rani Gaidinliu.
According to a press note issued by Zeliangrong Sporting Union General Secretary Meibon Phaomei, the unique event has been aimed at promoting the national and international women empowerment for global peace with gender equality.
The First Rani Gaidinliu All India women's Invitation Football Tournament or RGAIWIFT will be organised by Zeliangrong Sporting Union (ZSU).
The event is will also display colorful highlights of women football teams from different States to promote national women sporting movement with gender equality orchestrated by Rani Gaidinliu who dared to challenge the mighty British rule.
ZSU appealed all to extend support to the event and cooperate with All India Football Federation and All Manipur Football Association.
ZSU said it will continue to uplift the spirit of sports for women in India.