Independence Cup 2023 kicks off in Senapati
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Senapati, August 08 2023: Senapati Deputy Commissioner, Senapati Mamoni Doley kicked off the Independence Cup 2023 today at Astro Turf Football Ground, Senapati.

The football tournament organized by District Administration, Senapati in collaboration with the Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur (SDOAM) is participated by seven colleges of the Senapati district- Mt Pisgah College, Asufii Christian Institute, Don Bosco College Maram, Lungnila Elizabeth College, Mt Zion College, St Xavier College and Mt Everest College.

Independence Cup 2023 kicks off in Senapati

Addressing the gathering, Senapati DC, Mamoni Doley stated that the Independence Cup 2023 is being organized to celebrate the spirit of independence and freedom.

Maintaining that football is a very valuable game which teaches the importance of collaboration and coordination like other team games, Doley said it is important for all organisations to work like a team with the Government to bring development and good governance.

She encouraged the participating teams to observe respect and fairplay.

Calling upon the participants to inculcate the spirit of togetherness and wishing them luck, she also appealed to the general public to witness the matches and make the tournament a grand success.

Additional District Magistrate PP Ronald, MCS who is also the adviser of SDOAM applauded the participants for their co-operation.

He said football is one of the greatest events in sport as it has millions of fans all over the world.

He further said that football is an exciting game with unpredictable outcomes.

He mentioned that Independence Cup 2023 is the first of its kind in the district to be organized by District Administration, Senapati and SDOAM and expressed hope that the tournament will boost the youth and students of the district to excel in extra co- curricular activities also.

He also encouraged students to develop the spirit of patriotism and love for the motherland like freedom fighters who selflessly fought for independence against the British.

SDOAM officials, District Sport Association, Senapati president and its members, and college Principals, teachers and students also attended the inaugural function of the tournament.