Assam Rifles conducts friendly Volleyball tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 31 2019:
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted a friendly volleyball tournament at Yaingangpokpi Company Operation Base (COB) on May 29 .
The tournament participated by four teams from Mongleijang, Ngarumphung and New Cannan villages of the area, was organised with an aim of strengthening the bond and mutual trust between locals and Security Forces at Yaingangpokpi Company Operating Base.
The young players from the nearby villages showcased their talent and competitive spirit which was visible throughout the tournament, said a press release of IGAR (S) .
Mongleijang village and Cannan village made it to the top two spots after a league round (best of three sets) and the final was played between the two teams wherein Cannan village team emerged winners latter, the released said.
At the end, a prize distribution ceremony was also conducted in which the winning teams were felicitated with sports equipment and T-shirts, the release continued.