Ahina Knockout Football Tourney gets underway
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 23 2018:
A colourful opening ceremony of 1 st Ahina Knockout Football Tournament-2018 was conducted today in the Sangrung Common Ground Khongsang, Noney which is organized jointly by RSOM, 143 Bn CRPF under the aegis of IG M&N Sector under Civic Action Programme.
The football tournament was opened by Brigadier S K Sharma YSM (Retd), DIG Range CRPF Imphal.
Lal Chand Yadav, Commandant-143 Bn CRPF welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries, invitees and spectators.
During his speech he expressed his desire to strengthen the strong brotherhood and friendly ties among different communities that is already there.
In the programme, Col Raj Kumar 23 AR, Dr K Kabui, CMO-143 Bn CRPF, Sh Romen Singh Assistant Commandant, 143 Bn CRPF, Chairman Khongsang Village Kilongdi Gonmei, president of RNSO, RSOM, people of surrounding villages also attended the opening ceremony.
This tournament is organized to commemorate the sportsmanship of Ahina a giant Rongmei hero who created an epic of a timeless memory of humanity ever inspiring spirit for the youth of Rongmei generations.
18 Boys' and 4 Girls teams are participating in the respective categories at the tournament.
Rongmei Students Organization, Chairman appreciated 143 Bn CRPF for the support and assistance being imparted to the villagers in the region, said a press statement of 143 Bn CRPF.