MLA Alexander kicks off Phuba Khuman Annual Sports Meet
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 30 2015 :
Giving importance to sports and game as a part of education and youth activities, the Phuba Youth and Student Organization organized its annual Sports Meet starting from January 29 onwards at Phuba Khuman ground.
Local MLA Dr V Alexander Pao officially kicked off the sports meet as the chief guest while Col Sandeep Pandey, CO 35 Assam Rifles, Maram was the guest of honour, said a report by The Hornbill Express.
Dr Alexander Pao who is also a renowned educationist said that apart from studies, youth must consistently get involved into games and sports since they are part and parcel of education.
Sports teach us many lessons of leadership, discipline, team work and labor to win, he stated.
On the occasion, Senapati District Olympic Association Hony.
Secretary RS Abel, Major Vikram, L Ashiho Pao, President, Phuba Union (PU), DL Dupao, President, All Phuba Youth and Students Organization (APYSO), Village leaders, Social workers, Youth and Women leaders were also present.
Col.Sandeep Pandey advised the youths that games and sports among the young people will enhance fitness to whole mind and body.
Through such co-curricular activities, we can promote the message of unity and harmony among different sections of the society by the youths.
"Sportsmen are the best soldier" were the words of James Dahpao RH, president of PKYSO who also spoke on the occasion.
After the formal kick-off programme, in the presence of the local MLA, Col Sandeep unveiled the Foundation Stone of Col Sandeep Pandey's Playground at Phuba High School.
The youth thanked the army officer stating that, he contented the dreams of the Phuba youths and students by assuring that he will construct the said playground at the earliest time possible.
The people expressed their profound gratitude to Col Sandeep Pandey for fulfilling the wishes of the young community.