Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 11:
Saikul emerged champion team of the Ukhrul District-Saikul sub-division football tournament defeating Sagolmang 2-1 in a keenly contested final played yesterday at Shangshak.
Teams from Ukhrul, Shangshak and Chassad besides the two finalists competed in the tournament organised under the aegis of 10 Sector Assam Rifles since November 6.The sector commander Brig PS Revindranath witnessing the title match and closing ceremony as the chief guest also presented cash prize of Rs 2000 to the winning team and Rs 1000 to the runners-up.
Teams that competed at the Shangshak tourney were selected based on their performances at various tournaments conducted by Assam Rifles units at their respective areas, said a PRO Hq IGAR (S) statement.
Meanwhile, Kangpokpi claimed the top honour of Hq 27 Sector Inter-battalion football competition which concluded at Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi on November 9.Tamenglong district was represented by two teams with one each from Kangpokpi and Senapati in the tournament played on league cum knockout basis.
The champion team will take part in the inter-sector matches at the IG AR (South) level, added a statement.
MLA Thangminlen Kipgen handed over the prizes that also included Rs 2000 each to the participating teams.