Lt Col Robert Memorial Badminton tournament concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, January 11 2023:
Red Shield Division under aegis of Spear Corps organised Lt Col Robert TA Memorial Badminton Tournament at Rikhumai Indoor Badminton Hall, Senapati DHQ from January 7 to 10.The annual event was organised to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Lt Col Robert in the line of duty for the Nation.
The curtain raiser for the event was held January 4 2023 at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, Maram, the alma-mater of Lt Col Robert.
A total of 105 players from various age groups of Senapati District participated in the tournament.
Commander Senapati Brigade felicitated Chingpai, wife of Lt Col (Late) Robert as the special guest for the closing ceremony and final match, which was witnessed by a large enthusiastic audience cheering on their favorites.
Local populace appreciated the rich tribute to their fallen hero and were sanguine that the conduct of the tournament provided a good platform for the budding shuttiers to showcase their skills and further enabled the badminton association to identify players with potential for future coaching and opportunities for higher level competitions.