Jadonang football tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09, 2013:
The 9th Jadonang Memorial football tournament organised by Zeliangrong Football Association got underway at THAU Ground today with Gufa, Gaipuinam rallying to defeat NKYC, Namgaijang Khoupum 2-1 in the opening match.
Even though Jangphupao put NKYC ahead in the 29th minute, Golmei Joseph and Chrispin Kamson led the GUFA fight-back with goals in the 50th and 56th minutes respectively.
Earlier, in the morning the opening ceremony of the 24-team tournament was held with Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and IMC vice chairperson Thambaljao Phaomei as the chief guest and functional president respectively while Parliamentary Secretary Victor Keishing, former Minister Dr Kh Loken and MPCC secretary Jyotin Waikhom attended as the guests of honour.
The champion team would be awarded Rs 50,000 and trophy and runners-up team Rs 30,000 and trophy, informed an organising committee statement adding that best discipline team and best march-past contingent (team) would be awarded Rs 5000 each.
Moreover there will be award of Rs 3000 each to best player, best goalkeeper and top scorer.