NAKSAM annual sports meet cum conference begins at S Changoubung village
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, January 23 2023:
The 47th Annual Sports Meet cum Conference of Northern Area Kuki Sports Association Manipur (NAKSAM) kicked off in style today at (L) H Ngailut playground in South Changoubung village in Kangpokpi district.
The inaugural function of the event organized to promote unity, peace, and harmony among the people in the northern area of the district through games and sports, and cultural exchange programs was graced social workers-Thanglenlal Doungel and Lamminlen Hangshing and Paokai Chongloi, president, NAKSAM as presidium members.
To mark the inauguration of the event which will also feature a mega cultural extravaganza, the day's chief guest hoisted the NAKSAM flag while he also kicked in the ball inside the ground to mark the opening of the football matches.
Thanglenlal Doungel emphasized the importance of proper time management, especially by the youth, and motivated them to take sports not only from a professional perspective but to promote peace and tranquility in the society.
Lamminlen Hangshing also encouraged the youth of the Northern Kuki areas to excel at National and international levels by maintaining discipline.
Tributes were also paid to the departed leaders of NAKSAM during the programme.
The inaugural match between North Changoubung Youth Club and Jamsat Songtun Youth Club 'C' team kicked off after the inspection of players by the dignitaries.
Altogether, 50 teams including youth, veterans, and women's football teams from the Northern Kuki areas in the Kangpokpi district will take part in the event.
The inaugural match between the J Songtun Youth Club 'C' team and North Changoubung ended in a goalless draw.
In the second match, S Phoibung edged past Hengbung Youth Club 'C' team 2-1.Lungoumang (20'), and Sehgouhao (75') scored for S Phoibung Youth Club and Bijoy (30') scored for Hengbung Youth
Club 'C' team.