6-a-side soccer tournament kicks off at Kasomtang
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, February 09 2021:
The 10th edition of Six-a-Side soccer tournament was kicked off today at K K Leishiphanit ground Kasomtang, Ukhrul with president of Hunphun Phungcham Football Association (HPFA) Asher Raleng unfurling the tournament flag as the chief guest.
Speaking at the occasion, Asher said that Kasomtang locality started to organize Six- A-Side Soccer tournament in a low profile manner from 2011 to encourage local youths in sporting activities.
The concerted effort and support of the Ukhrul village enabled them to prevail and the tournament has become one of the major local events of district headquarters, he said.
The association aims to upgrade the tournament to a higher level in the coming years, Asher continued while extending heartfelt gratitude to local MLA, Alfred Arthur Kanngam for sponsoring the 10th edition of the soccer tournament including its prize money.
He also mentioned that HPFA is planning to organize separate soccer tournaments for the U-13 category shortly in Ukhrul.
Mention may be made that the tournament has been organized as a part of the luira/seed sowing festival of Hunphun /Ukhrul village.
In the inaugural match of the tournament which is organised in the knock out basis, Ukhrul Brother Football Club (UBFC) thumped Pakra FC 2-0.In the second match, Evershine FC edged out Shon FC, Ukhrul with a slender 1-0 victory.
According to the organizing committee, altogether 24 teams from different Tangkhul villages of Ukhrul district are vying for top honours of the tournament.