Nehru Jr Hockey Tourney : UNACCO U-17 boys team flagged off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 31 2022:
UNACCO's U-17 boys hockey team who will be representing Manipur at the 50th Nehru Junior Hockey Tournament were flagged off today by UNACCO School chairman, Ningombam Irabanta from the Khongman school campus.
The tournament is due to be held from September 2 to 14 at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi.
The team, which are drawn in Group F are being led by coach Moirangthem Rinas and Hijam England as manager.
The State team will play SNBP School, Pune in the opening match on September 3 before taking on a Delhi School team on September 5 .
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, N Irabanta took note and lauded State athletes for their outstanding performances at Olympics, Commonwealth Games and other international sporting events.
He also encouraged the school players produce exemplary and disciplined performances at the National level inter school hockey tournament and bring laurels to the State and the school.
Irabanta also assured to extend all possible assistance from his end towards promoting and developing the game of hockey during the programme.