Col Rajeev Bakshi Memorial Football Tournament begins in Ccpur
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 17 2023:
Churachandpur Battalion under the aegis of IGAR (South) in conjunction with Hmar Trophy Organising Board conducted a grand opening ceremony of the 17th Lt Col Rajeev Bakshi Memorial Football Tournament.
The opening ceremony witnessed performances from various renowned artistes of Hmar community and local traditional artistes.
The tournament was flagged off after the opening ceremony with three thrilling and exciting matches won by teams from Sipuikawn, Sakwardai and Pherzawl villages.
The second day of the tournament is expected to be even more exciting, with a total of six group matches between various teams of Pherzawl district and Mizoram on January 17 .
The locals remembered Lt Col Rajeev Bakshi, fondly remembered as 'Tiger of Tipaimukh', and his gallant act of bravery to reinstate peace in the region, during various speeches by tribal leaders.
The locals also observed two minutes silence before the first match, according to a release.