Late Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Cup, 2013 : Women's football team from Imphal woos Senapati crowd
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Senapati, May 07 2013: Considered a rare treat and surprise to men dominated football fans in Senapati District, the one hour play exhibition match demonstrated by Imphal East and Imphal West Women's Football team certainly has something to cheer in the inaugural function of the Late Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Cup, 2013 final edition.

Led by AMFA officials, the two women's team sweated out with professional football skills at the cheering of Senapati crowd estimated around 5,000 .

"It was specially arranged from Imphal to encourage and inspire the participation of Senapati District girls in the world of sports" stated SDOAM President Robert Maram.

Women players of Imphal West and Imphal East along with guest and officials at the inaugural of the Late Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Cup 2013 ay Senapati District

Organized by Senapati District Olympic Association (SDOAM), the one week football festival would be a tough competition among 12 selected teams drawn from all over the District including Saikul and Kangpokpi areas.

The special appearance of the women's team from Imphal today was sponsored by RD & PR Minster Francis Ngajokpa.

MLA L Dikho, SDSA President L R John and S P Pushpanjali, IPS graced the occasion as Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.

Late Sanyi Dahrii's wife Mrs Th Veitsii of Tungjoy village, former Minister R K Thekho, UNC President, NPO President, SDWA President, leaders of Social organizations, public leaders, village leaders and family members of the Late Sanyi Dahrii were among others who were present at the kick off ceremony.

The inaugural match was played between JSYC and Karong in which JSYC trounced the later 2-0 margin.

The second match was played between Mayankhang and Lepaona which ended in a goalless draw.

Speaking at the occasion, MLA Dikho, a sportsman himself stated that, the resources of sports in the District is abundance and that, such avenues provided in football should be encouraged to the young talents and not just for leisure game.

The MLA also paid a rich tribute to Late Sanyi Dahrii.

SP Pushpanjali, IPS said that, sports is part of socializing as it promotes team work of different people from different background, it teaches us to co-operate, plan, struggle, sacrifice, unite and fight for a cause collectively.

On the occasion, the SDOAM also read out a tribute note honoring the late Sanyi Dahrii.

The football tournament will witness the final showdown of 12 teams selected from different circles of the District including Senapati District Police Team.

The champion will win Rs.50,000/- along with the memorial cup and certificates.

It also includes different category of prizes for individual talents.