Open Football tournament concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, January 08 2023:
A three-week Noney 'Open Day/Night Football Tournament' that began from December 2022 concluded on Sunday with the grand finale ceremony at Kotlen organised by Jwalamukhi Sector of Assam Rifles in collaboration with Activate Football Academy, L Hengjol village under Company Operating Base Kotlen, Kangpokpi district.
Under its continuous efforts to promote sports amongst the youth, Company Operating Base Kotlen extended full support and coordinated the conduct of the tournament.
Troops have been providing all assistance to the academy since its establishment and inauguration in September 2022.More than 20 teams from local villages participated in the tournament which were further divided into three pools; A, B and C.Final match for 'Under 13 years' category took place between Team Mongbung (Mongbung village) and Team Bethel (New Keithelmanbi village) which team Bethel won by 6-2 score margin.
The final match in 'Above 13 years (Open category)' between Team FC Chullou (Kotlen village) and Team LYFA Longjang (Longjang village) was won by Team FC Chullou at 5-4 scoreline via the tie-breaker.
Local villagers, youth associations and village authorities appreciated the efforts of Assam Rifles and members of Activate Football Academy in establishing such a constructive platform for the youth and for organising such a large scale tournament adding to festivities of New Year.
The event concluded with distribution of prize to Winners and Runners-Up along with certificate and prize of Golden Boot and Golden Glove to players for exceptional performance during the tournament.