Ukhrul braces for grand opening of Araang League 2016
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 02 2016:
An annual high point of Ukhrul district, Araang League football tournament 2016 is all set for a colourful start on Dec 7 at Bakshi ground, Ukhrul.
A total of 16 teams will vie for the title this year, which will be held with the theme 'Clean and Fair Election.' Matches will be played at TNL and Bakshi ground, Ukhrul headquarters.
Thongam Biswajit, MLA, 5-Thongju AC; Thangjam Arunkumar Singh, manager, NEROCA FC and Gift Raikhan, coach, NEROCA FC will attend the grand opening ceremony on Dec 7 as the chief guest, guest of honour and special guest respectively.
The opening ceremony will feature performance by Manipur Idol finalists, presentation of folk song by Ukhrul Town Baptist Church Choir and special numbers by Thaniwar Anal, 2nd rank holder of Tribal Euphony solo hunt 2016 .
The tournament will end on Dec 17 .