AR hails conduct of volleyball tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 20 2020:
Assam Rifles facilitated the successful conduct of a volleyball tournament organised by Phoilen Youth Club of Chandel district from November 11 to 13 .
The volleyball tournament was the first big scale sports event organised in the frontier locations post COVID-19 relaxations.
A total of 10 teams from border areas of Old Samtal, Tuitong, Sehlon, Phaiphenkot, CCpur, Gumnom, Hollengjang, Hengshi, Phoilen and a team of Assam Rifles participated in the event.
The chief of Laijang village stated that such events help in creating a balance in the youth who were experiencing stress due to the lockdown coupled with increasing dependence on social media.
The Assam Rifles provided all necessary assistance in terms of PA system, medical assistance, sports accessories, administrative setup and security.
The efforts were appreciated by the local populace especially the youth.
Assam Rifles also announced that as part of the 'Fit India Movement', it will also extend assistance for the upcoming 41st Chandel Chawang Sports Tournament being organised at Sehao from 16 to 24 November.