Basketball matches organised
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 13 2022:
Tengnoupal Battalion Assam Rifles of Spear Corps organised a basketball tournament where matches between two youth clubs and Battalion's team were played in Tengnoupal district on Saturday and Sunday.
According to an AR statement, the tournament was organised as part of Khelo India initiative of the government of India to promote sportsmanship, team spirit, good health and talent spotting for future sports-persons along with positive engagement with the youths.
Under the umbrella of Operation Sadbhavna the Assam Rifles organised basketball matches with active participation of three energetic teams including Youth Club, Imphal East led by skipper Chingkheilakpa, Youth Club Uripok, Imphal West led by skipper M Akash and the Assam Rifles team of Tengnoupal Battalion.
In the keenly contested final match, Youth Club Imphal won with a score of 60-50 against the Tengnoupal Battalion team.
A total of three matches were played over two days with full sportsman spirit and fervour.
On culmination of the tournament, the participants were awarded with medals and encouraged to continue their participation in sports in future as well.