Ahina Knockout Football tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2019:
In a colorful ceremony, the 2nd Ahina Knockout Football Tournament-2019 was inaugurated today at the Sangrung Common Ground Khongsang, Tamenglong.
The tournament is organized jointly by Khongsang Village Authority, Khongsang Youth Village Authority, Khongsang Customary Court and 143 Bn CRPF under the Civic Action Programme.
T Pamei, IAS was the chief guest who graced the opening of the football tournament and Lamkhokam Lhoujem, Commandant-143 Bn CRPF welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries, invitees and spectators.
Strengthening the brotherhood bond among all communities of the region, was stressed in his speech on the occasion.
Dr K Kabui, CMO-143 Bn CRPF; Gaijinlung Thaimei (EE) PHED; Shabir Ahmed ASP, Khongsang; Romen Singh Assistant Commandant, 143 Bn CRPF; Chairman Khongsang Village Kilongdi Gonmei, people of surrounding villages attended the opening ceremony, said a press note issued by PRO of 143 Bn.
This tournament participated by 18 teams from different part of the State, is organized to commemorate the sportsmanship of Ahina, "a Rongmei Hero" and an inspiration for the youth for generations, the press note said.
The opening match of the tournament was played between Rengpang FC and Taosang FC wherein the first team had a 6-5 win on penalties after a 2-2 draw during normal time, the press note continued.
P Kristina FC will meet Puiluan YC in tomorrow's first match while KTYC (Venture) will play Sangrung YC in another match latter.