AR organises solidarity football tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 23 2019:
Moreh Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) in collaboration with District Football Association, Tengnoupol kicked off "Solidarity Football Tournament" today at Gaalngam Lentol Ground, Moreh.
Football is the most popular sport in Manipur and passionately followed in every nooks and corners of the state.
Based on popular demand and to encourage the spirit of football over insurgency and drug abuse, the Moreh Battalion and District Football Association joined hands to organize this tournament, said a press release of IGAR (S).
A total of 12 teams from Moreh town and adjacent areas will show their enthusiasm and love for football in this knock out tournament which will run till 29 of this month.
This tournament will help in reinforcing the sports culture in the underdeveloped Border Town of Tengnoupol District and encourage the efforts of local football clubs in harnessing the young talent, the release added.
The efforts of Assam Rifles has always been to maintain Peace and tranquillity in the region by means of effective Border Guarding and meaningful civic action projects to encourage the young generation in shaping up of a new India, the release continued.