Sports items distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2013 :
Along with inaugurating the Tamenglong Volleyball and Football Cup tournament at Tamenglong district today, IGAR (S) Maj Gen UK Gurung has distributed sports items to youth Namching and Hailaijang sports club, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release.
As a part of 'Friendship Through Sports' initiative Maj Gen Gurung today presented the sports items in the presence of villagers, president of Sports Club, Commander 9 Sector AR and Commandant 40 AR.
Prior to the distribution programme, the General Officer inaugurated Tamenglong Volleyball & Football Cup to be conducted by 13 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector in coordination with the District Sports Association at Tamenglong Speaking at the occasion, Maj (Jen UK Gurung encouraged the local teams to participate in full vigour and zeal.
He further asked the local populace to cooperate with the security forces to bring peace in the region and to accelerate the development of this district, added the release.
It is also informed that Brig MK Das, Cdr 9 Sector Assam Rifles, Commandant 13 Assam Rifles and civil dignitaries such as RK Ragaisin, CEO, Tamenglong and leaders of various socio-political organisations and District Sports Association members were present during the function.