Ibungoyaima Memorial Men's Veteran Hockey Tournament begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 02 2019:
The 4th Khumukcham Ibungoyaima Memorial Men's Veteran Hockey Tournament, 2019 being organised by Manipur Veteran Hockey Association and sponsored by Khumukcham Ongbi Leoni Devi Memorial Trust kicked off today Hockey Stadium, Khuman Lampak.
The inaugural function of the tournament was graced by Surjakumar Okram, MLA Khangabok AC; S Lokeshor Singh, president, Manipur Veteran Hockey Association; Dr S Rajen Singh, Retd.Prof HOD, Urology RIMS and Khuraijam Ratankumar Singh as presidium members.
The opening match of the tournament saw Hockey Union, Lairikyengbam Leikai thrash Thoubal Hockey Association by 5-0 goals.
The one sided match witnessed Hockey Union get 5 penalty corners but failed to convert into goals.
However, field goals by N Priyokumar (11'), Mg Mahabir (16'), W Vishmabir (25'), P Hemjit (39') and P Bishwajit (52') helped Hockey Union earn a sweeping 5-0 win against the Thoubal side.
Yaiskul Athletic Club will meet Meira Bashikhong on the next encounter tomorrow at 3 pm .