2 days baby football league tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, February 14 2019:
A two days baby football league organised by 27 Assam Rifles, Ukhrul for children of Ukhrul district has kick started today at Wino town post.
The tourney is conducted as a part of curtain raiser for the upcoming "7th edition Major Bob Khathing Sports Week" of Ukhrul district.
Speaking at the occasion, Major Prateek said that the tournament is organised with the objective to create a platform for the youngsters to expose their sporting talents and enable them to compete at higher level.
The kids football was introduced for the first to be a part of Major Bob Khathing tournament, he said and added that the sports meet is held every year in Ukhrul in the remembrance of Major Bob Khathing Ralengnao at Ukhrul.
He also said that the sports meet cum commemoration celebration will begins from February 18 at TNL ground, Ukhrul.
Altogether 8 teams participated in the baby league (6-9 years).
Sacred Heart FC will play against USBF and UPS will meet UFC tomorrow at Wino outpost ground, Ukhrul in the semi final matches of the tourney which is participated by 8 teams.