Mao ball tourney concludes, Shajouba & Makhel are champions
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Shajouba, December 16 2014:
The closing ceremony of the Mao Ball tourney was held at MPDA center ground Shajouba under the aegis of the Mao New Generation Society (MNGS) with Mao A/C MLA L Dikho as chief guest on Tuesday.
Hosted by Makhrai Padaina Development Association from December 11 to 16, the largest public gathering in the area drew football fans and volleyball lovers from over 21 villages.
The opening programme on December 12 was graced by TD Deputy Director N.Kaikho Mao.
Altogether 13 teams participated in the mega meet in both football and volleyball disciplines.
Apart from de-hoisting the tournament flag and award ceremony, the noisy cheering crowd saw the clashes of the titans with host Team Shajouba and surprise powerhouse Chowainamai playing the grand football final.
Women's volleyball games thrilled the curious enthusiast with Makhel and Tobumai teams vying for the trophy which the Makhel girls wining by a narrow margin.
After a battling 90 minutes play, the host team Shajouba well supported by its fans won a 2-1 margin against strong contender Chowainu village.
The winner went away with a whopping one lakh cash award, citation and trophy.
On the occasion, the MPDA also placed a memorandum before the local MLA seeking for construction of a mini permanent stage, toilet, urinal shed, and a player locker to improve the MPDA ground which is the oldest ground in the District that needs serious development.
Speaking during the formal programme, Chief Guest MLA L Dikho, a former well-known entrepreneur and social worker stated that, utilizing one's talent and resources with humility is the best way of showcasing one's talent to others.
Adding that any game with good spirit enlightens the personality of a player, he emphasized good sportsmanship and count on the talents of present youth.
The spirit of the ball tourney was finally concluded with the champions Shajouba football team and Makhel women's team singing away the glory as the Mao champions of the year 2014 .