Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2010:
IGAR (S) Maj Gen CA Krishnan has announced conduct of All Manipur Assam Rifles Football Tournament on a yearly basis with the inaugural edition to begin this year.
A PRO IGAR (S) release said the tournament aimed at promoting rich sporting talent of the State and forge cohesion amongst the communities and youth will have representation from all the nine districts as well as each team each from the four AR sectors deployed here in the State.
For selection of the best district team, district level competition will be conducted from October 1 to 20 under the aegis of Assam Rifles units after which the 13 teams to feature in the final round would be divided into four groups.
The final round matches would be played simultaneously at Kakching, Chandel, Ukhrul and churachandpur from October 24 till 30 while the winner of each pool (group) will play semifinal matches at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in November first week, the release detailed.
While informing interested clubs/teams to contact nearest AR units for details and registration (no fee), the PRO release also said that transport, security and refreshment arrangement would be made by the Assam Rifles who seek maximum participation from the local youth.