2nd edition of Lt Col Robert TA Memorial Football tournament commences
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, March 03 2023:
The 2nd edition of Lt Col Robert TA Memorial Open Football tournament commenced today at Sanyi Dahrii Sports Complex, Khabung Karong, Senapati with 16 teams from all across the State partaking in it.
The event is organised by Maram Battalion under the aegis of Jwalamukhi Sector Assam Rifles of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) under Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme and in association with the District Sports Association (DSA), Senapati.
P Chingpai, wife of Lt Col Robert TA in her speech thanked everyone who has contributed and made the day a grand success.
She also mentioned that her family will ever remain indebted for honouring her late husband who served in the Indian army with such sporting events.
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Bringing a message from her mother-in-law, Chingpai conveyed that the family of the late army officer is very thankful to the Indian army for everything that is taken up in memory of the belated son.
Although the family cannot repay the army in return, the family's prayer is to let the almighty bless everyone, everyday and in the days to come, she added.
Speaking at the occasion, Major Abhay Jeet of the 33 Assam Rifles stated that Lt Col Robert TA was an officer of the Indian army who laid down his life for the Nation on May14, 2020 in an avalanche in North Sikkim.
The previous edition was held in February, 2021 at Maram with the participation of 16 different teams.
The commemorative football tournament is organised with an objective of guiding and inspiring youth to become a great officer and serve the country, the Major said.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh is expected to come on the final day of the tournament on March 11 .
A one-minute silence was observed in honour of the late army officer before the start of the tournament which was declared open by Brigadier Bikram Saini, SM, VSM, DIG, Jwalamukhi Sector Assam Rifles in the presence of Col Arnab Mitra, Commandant, 33 AR, officers from 22 Sector AR & 33 AR and District Sports Association, Senapati.
16 teams from all across Manipur will be contesting for the winners prize of Rs 2 lakh and Rs 1 lakh for the runners up team.
All India Football Federation Certified referees from the district are conducting the tournament being organised on a knock out basis.
The first match was played between Zeme Youth & Students Organization and Liangmai BFC and the second match between FC Raengdai and Khongdei Circle FC.