Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 05, 2010:
Longa koireng Youth Club defeated Thonglongbong Youth Club 3-2 in the final of the Inter Village club Football Tournament held at New Keithelmanbi ground from February 16 till March 5 under the sponsorship of the 86 Bn CRPF as a part of the its civic action programme.
The closing ceremony was held with DIGP CRPF MS Raghava and Comdt.
staff O/O DIGP CRPF, Imphal Narendra Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively, said a CRPF release adding that other high ranking officials of CRPF units, village chief and secretaries of the area were also present.
The winning team was awarded Rs 10,000 along with the trophy and the runners-up side Rs 8000. Football uniforms, individual prizes and other sports items were also distributed to the players.
Nieiso Kharam of NKUFDA was declared the tournament's best player, carrying a cash prize of Rs 3000. a momento trophy was also given to New Keithelmanbi United Football Development Association (NKUFDA) for sponsoring the football ground.