SSPP Platinum football tourney concludes, Taqchapa clinch title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Churachandpur, December 14 2021:
The Siamsinpawlpi Platinum Football Tournament 2021 held at Lamka Public Ground concluded on Tuesday.
V Hangkhanlian, MLA Churachandpur, attended the closing event as the chief guest.
In the final match, Taqchapa United FC beat Zenhang Lamka Youth Club by a 1-0 margin.
Champions Taqchapa got Rs 3 lakh and runners-up Zenhang Lamka FC received Rs 1 lakh.
The Rs 3 lakh prize money was donated by Khanthang Tonsing, son of late T Phungzathang, ex-MLA minister, while the second prize was donated in memory of Vungkhum.
Peter Seiminthang Haokip was named player of the tournament and was also the top scorer, claiming 6 goals for Zenhang.
Thanglalmuan Hauzel, president SSPP GHQ, was the chief host of the concluding function.
During his speech, the chief guest offered obeisance to the departed Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) leaders whose far sightedness, he said, had paved the way for SSPP to excel in education and other fields.
He also praised the two local teams for reaching the final round after overcoming stiff competitions from many other good teams of the state.
He said that they (teams) proved their talents and advised them to play with discipline.