Sports Minister kicks off Zomi Nam Ni Platinum Jubilee Cup 2023
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, January 10 2023:
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister K Govindas Singh kicked off the State Level Zomi Nam Ni Platinum Jubilee Cup 2023 at Lamka Public Ground today amid festivity and fervor.
The highly anticipated opening encounter between SYMROPIA FC and Kuki Football Academy Junior however ended in a goalless draw.
Two from each side nevertheless got cautioned in the high pitch winter evening match, Addressing the tournament opening ceremony, Minister Govindas said the State's sports infrastructure will see a filip for good.
The Lamka Public ground which hosted him today will also get artificial turf very soon, he said.
The Minister has particularly commended Churachandpur and Ukhrul for excelling in sports despite the absence of any noteworthy infrastructure.
He was accompanied by Thangjam Arunkumar, MLA-Wangkhei AC, as well as Thanlon MLA Vungzagin Valte, Saikot Paolienlal Haokip, and Henglep MLA Letzamang Haokip.