Council Day Trophy kicks off at Kpi
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 04 2020:
The 16th edition of District Council Day Trophy, 2020 was colourfully kicked off this afternoon at Brig M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi DHQs.
To mark the establishment of Autonomous District Council Sadar Hills in 1971, District Council Day Trophy was launched but owing to 20 years defunct of the six districts council in the State and various other issues, the tournament not had been organised continuously every year.
The Opening Ceremony of the 16th Edition of District Council Day organized by DSA Sadar hills, Kangpokpi District under the aegis of Autonomous District Council, Kangpokpi was attended by Thangjakam Misao, Vice-Chairman, SH-ADC as chief guest while Vikas Basnet, Executive Member, Lamkholen Kipgen, Executive Member, Lunkhohen Haokip, Executive Member attended as guests of honour and Chongpu Kipgen, President DSA Sadar Hills as functional president.
The tournament carries a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh plus trophy for champions; Rs 70, 000 plus trophy for runners-up; and Rs 20,000 each for the semifinalists.
The opening match between YDSC, Luwangsanggol and JMT, Somphung ended in a 2-2 draw.