Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, October 03 2009:
The 12th late HT Thungam Memorial Cup Football Tournament 2009 begins today at the Maha Union Higher Secondary School ground here.
The inaugural function of the tournament was graced by Rockson Jojo, social worker as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion Jojo said the district needs a good leader like ex-MLA (L) HT Thungam, who can bring changes for the development of the region.
He encouraged the youngsters to follow their goals with sincerity and hardwork in order to achieve their goals.
Attending the occasion as the guest of honour, Lh Langhring encouraged the sportspersons to show sportsmanship and maintain game spirit and discipline.
Langrhing observed that sportsmen in the district could not make it to the national level or even the state level inspite of their talents due to lack of perseverance and lack of serious approach.
WL Khihme, wife of the (L) HT Thungam also shared her gratefulness to the organizing committee as well as to the participating teams while urging to carry forward the feeling of oneness and complete this tournament in accordance with the theme "football for peace".
Tolkham Maring, tribunal CNPO advised the upcoming youngsters to participate in physical activities and sports like football as it helps in maintaining the fitness and soundness of the body.
RT Franky, president of the Panchai Sporting and Cultural Club, chandel also advised the promising football players to not give up their dreams.
In the opening match of the tournament, Chanrangching Youth Club registered a win over opponent Monshang Panthan Youth and Cultural Club with 4-3 goals.