AR distributes sports kit
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 24 2019:
Insync with the Central Government's initiative of Khelo India, Sajik Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) distributed sports kit to T Jangnum and neighbouring villages of Chandel district on the 24 June 2019 .
Sajik Battalion provided sports kit under Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme as a gesture to motivate the youth, a press release issued by IGAR (S) said.
A total of 14 footballs, 04 football Nets, 32 pairs of football boots, 05 pairs of goalkeeper gloves, 14 volleyballs, 06 volleyball nets, 12 badminton rackets, 04 badminton nets and 03 Carrom boards were provided by Assam Rifles.
The officers of Sajik Battalion also interacted with the members of the village authorities and youth committee and conveyed to them the importance of playing sports especially for children and explained about the available opportunities for youth for a career as sportsmen, coaches, physical trainers and other support staff, the release added.
Such effort was deeply appreciated by all the villagers.