L Nila Kanta Memorial Football Tournament concludes
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte
CCpur, May 14 2022:
The first L Nila Kanta Memorial Football Tournament 2022 held at Palum ground, Thingkangphai, Churachand concluded on Saturday.
The closing programme organised by Meetei Youth Organisation (MYO) was attended by T Khailianthang, president Young Paite Association (YPA) GHQ, and Kamthang Haokip president KKL GHQ.
The event was also attended by Hemam Jogendro Meetei, president MYO Manipur, as functional president.
Uttam Kumar attended the event as chief guest on behalf of Moirang MLA Thongngam Shanti Singh.
32 teams participated in the tournament that started on April 16, 2022 .
In the final match, Ginzakhup Memorial team beat Laitui FC by a 2-0 margin.
The champions received a cash prize of Rs 30,000 with a trophy while the runners-up got Rs 10000 with a trophy.
Earlier, Donbosco teachers defeated Khumujamba 40+ team by a 2-1 margin in an exhibition match.
Hemchandra, tournament convenor, said that the tournament was organised with an aim to bring unity among the people through sports.