AR assists in organising sports meet
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, November 13 2021:
The Maram Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of Jwalamukhi Sector, Assam Rifles provided necessary assistance in terms of tentage and sports kit in organising a football tournament at Rabunamei village under Mao sub division, Senapati district.
The football tournament is being organised by the Smile Project Team and Rabunamei Youth and Students Organisation for raising funds to provide scholarships and uniforms to needy students of the region.
Post Commander of Assam Rifles at Mao, Major Chandan graced the inaugural function of the tournament held yesterday in the presence of several important people including Pastors, village chairmen, youth and students.
The post commander in his address, highlighted the importance of games and sports in one's life and lauded the contribution of Manipur sportsmen towards the Nation.
He also highlighted the contribution of Assam Rifle towards bringing peace and prosperity to the area and upliftment of games and sports in the North-East.
Later on, he declared the game open by kicking in the football.
The football tournament will culminate tomorrow.
The locals also appreciated the noble gesture of the Assam Rifles.