4th Hill District Sports Meet commences at Senapati
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2018:
The 4th edition of Hill District Sports Meet, 2018 being organised by Hill District Sports Association, Manipur kicked off today at Local ground, Senapati.
The inaugural function of the sports meet was graced by N Kayishii, Minister Tribal Affairs and Hills, Athem Muivah, IAS, DC Senapati and KR Solomon, president, NPO as dignitaries.
Football for men and volleyball for women will be the main disciplines of this sports meet.
Sadar Hill registered a narrow 1-0 win over Ukhrul in the opening match of the tournament (group A).
The winner was scored by Lamminthang in the 23rd minute of the match.
In the group B opening match, Senapati District edged past Churachandpur District 2-1 .
Joram Koveo struck a brace (1' and 11') to give Senapati District the first win while the single goal of the losing side was scored by William in the 77th minute of the match.