Indian Army conducts football coaching camp
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 05 2025:
Indian Army conducted a four-week football coaching camp at Top Chingtham Imphal East from January 12 to February 5, 2025 .
The camp, held at Nongpok Ningthou Youth Association (NNYA) Club, Top Chingtha, witnessed the participation of 80 children aged between 10 to 16 years from the nearby villages of Yaripok, Andro, Angtha, Nungaipokpi, and Changamdabi.
Under the guidance of a professional football coach, the young players underwent structured training sessions focusing on fundamental techniques, tactical awareness, fitness conditioning, and team coordination, according to a press release from PRO & spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & Southern Arunachal Pradesh.
To ensure smooth conduct, the participants were provided with essential football equipment and a specialised nutritional diet to support their training.
The initiative not only imparted technical football skills but also instilled values of teamwork, leadership, and perseverance, the release continued.
By fostering sports at the grassroots level, this initiative by t he Indian Army aims to inspire young athletes to pursue foot ball professionally while promoting a healthy and disciplined lifestyle, it added.