20th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2018 all set to begin
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 23 2018:
The 20th edition of Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2018 is all set to begin from April 29 under the aegis of Manipur Veteran Football Association at two venues, Mapal Kangjeibung (Imphal Pologround) and Lilong Chajing Kangjeibung, featuring a total of 16 teams including one team from outside the State (from quarter final stage).
The tournament is expected to kick-start from April 29 at 2.30 pm in the presence of Minister Youth Affairs and Sports, Letpao Haokip; Health Minister L Jayantakumar; Education Minister Th Radheshyam; Deputy Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly, K Robindro, L Rameshwar Meitei, MLA Keirao AC; H Dingo, MLA Sekmai AC; Th Satyabrata, MLA Yaiskul AC and N Indrajit, MLA Kshetrigao AC as dignitaries.
The tournament carries a cash prize of Rs 50,000 for winners with rolling trophy sponsored by Chongtham (O) RK Tamphasana from Soibam Leikai in memory of her Late husband Chongtham Tamphajao Singh.
The runners up team will get a cash prize of Rs 30,000 sponsored by Kangjam Radhakumar and his family from Uripok Takhellambam Leikai in memory of his Late mother Ningthemchamayum Ningol Kangjam (O) Tamphasana Devi.
Other sports enthusiasts of the State are also sponsoring many team and individual awards including, best fair play team, best player, top scorer, most valuable player, best striker, best mid-fielder, best defender and best goalkeeper.
Group Draw - Group A: FC Chajing; IEVSA, Khongman; SHDFA, Kangpokpi; Eleven Star, Akampat and AMBA FC, Cheirap.
Group B: FC EIMI, Game Village; BDVFA, Bishnupur; SVFC, Sekmai; UKFC, Uripok and FVT, Tabungkhok.
Group C : FVWA, Mapal Kangjeibung; Lilong FC, Lilong Chajing; VSU, Tekcham; VFC, Singjamei Kakwa and Langol FC, Langol.