Khanglai win Bob Khathing football
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 27 2013:
FC Khanglei overcame Star United 2-1 to wrest the title of the Maj Bob Khathing memorial football tournament, which concluded today at Somsai Garrison, Ukhrul.
The tournament was organised by 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector to commemorate 101st birth anniversary (late) Maj Bob Khathing.
It began on February 19 with IGAR (S) Maj Gen UK Gurung, inaugurating the competition, participated by 12 teams from different parts of Manipur.
Commander 10 Sector AR Brig AK Pandey, as chief guest of the closing ceremony, expressed that the tournament would pave the way for smoother relations between the civilians and men in uniform, said a PRO IGAR (S) release.
John Khathing s/o Maj Bob Khathing and Shanti Khathing, his daughter in law also graced the occasion.
The winning team was awarded Rs 30,000 and the runners up team Rs 20,000.Cash awards of Rs 5000 and Rs 4000 were also awarded to the best scorer and best goalkeeper of the tournament respectively.
The birth celebrations of Maj Bob Khathing would conclude with a wreath laying ceremony at Mantripukhri tomorrow with Maj Gen UK Gurung, military dignitaries and family members of the late hero set to attend the ceremony.