Weeklong MGNREGA sports meet ends
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 10 2015:
The seven-day 2nd MGNREGA Sports Meet organized by Saiton Gram Panchayat concluded on Tuesday.
Local MLA Sanasam Bira Singh, Saiton GP Pradhan Soibam Shamungou Singh attended as Chief Guest and President while CO 2 JAKLI (SHERWANI) Bn Gothol Col AK Upadhay, Terakhong GP Pradhan P Baleshor, Wangoo GP Pradhan Sanatomba Singh and BDO Moirang L Kunjo were the Guests of Honour.
Saiton Ward No 1 beat Saiton Ward No 4 in sub junior football category (men) 3-2 and Saiton Ward No 2 beat Saiton Ward No 1 in junior football (men) category 2-1 .
In the tug-of-war (women) event, Saiton Ward No 5 beat Saiton Ward No 2 .
While addressing the closing function, S Bira said that games and sports have a very important role to play in preventing abuse of drugs and alcohol.
He requested support from all sections of the society including social workers, leaders and intellectuals in the development of games and sports.