FootGal-2018 Churachandpur kick starts with grandeur
Source: The Sangai Express
Ccpur, October 08 2018:
FootGal-2018, 5 Girls- a-side futsal tournament kick started today at Rayburn High School Campus, Churachandpur.
Dr J Suresh Babu, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur was the chief guest of the grand opening ceremony held amid much fanfare.
P K SINGH, IAS, CEO Manipur; Jacintha Lazarus, IAS, Secretary (Social Welfare); Solomon Yash Minz, IPS, IGP(BSF), STC and Vunglawmching, player of U-16 Women National Football Team were the special invitees.
The district theme song, "The golden girl that she is" was released by the Chief Guest.
Lauding the efforts of District Administration, the CEO appealed all to support the noble initiative for social inclusion through BBBP (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao), Khelo India and I Am Ready.
Jacintha Lazarus, IAS congratulated the District Administration for showing great concern for welfare and empowerment of Girl Child and confided that events like this will go a long way in giving the girl child their due space.
While addressing the jam packed stadia, Shyam Lal Poonia, DC, Churachandpur thanked the Chief Secretary, CEO and Secretary Social welfare for their constant support and guidance in making the tournament happen.
He thanked Lamka Core under which the tournament will be held till October 19 with 24 teams playing for the ultimate title.
In the opening match, Hoihte FC beat Enforcers (Police Team) by 5-2 goals.