Runners up Yarkhok United football team felicitated
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, October 09 2018:
The Yarkhok United FC gave a warm reception to its team which finished runners up in the 23rd Bodoland Gallants Gold Cup held at Dimakuchi Bhergoan Udalguri, Assam recently.
According to the statement of the secretary Ronthing Shaiza, Yarkhok represented Manipur State in the Gold Cup held at Assam.
During the felicitation, Shangreiso A Shimray president Ukhrul District Sport Association (UDSA) encouraged the players to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship to scale greater heights and play at International level cups/tournaments.
While ADC member Edmund Chiphang advised the footballers to strictly adhere to sporting discipline, he urged the youths to avoid intoxication which may compromise their health and careers.
ADC member HA Vareishang; advisor Soso Shaiza; Araang League president, Peacemoon Zimik also encouraged the players for their future endeavours.
Special prayers were pronounced by Pastors Zaklei and Matthew for the Yarkhok United FC on the occasion.
The manager cum coach of Yarkhok FC, Wungnaoshang expressed gratitude to AMFA for giving opportunity to Yarkhok team to participate in the 23rd Bodoland Gallants Gold Cup held from September 27 to October 7 representing the State.