Thangjalet Memorial Football tourney begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 03 2011:
The Thangjalet Memorial Football Tournament was inaugurated today at the Public Ground, Churachandpur.
The tournament was organised by 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR(S) in commemoration of Late Havildar Thangjalet Haokip, Shaurya Chakra from Churachandpur for his supreme sacrifice conforming to the highest traditions of the Security Forces.
He was awarded the Shaurya Chakra (Posthumously) for his conspicuous bravery, undoubting courage and fearless determination.
The third edition of the tournament is scheduled to begin from December 3 to December 17.The grand opening ceremony commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest, followed by an opening prayer, a cultural show put up by local school children and group photograph with all the team captains.
The crowd cheered the local hero and applauded the ceremonial kick off by Master T William Lalgunlen Haokip, son of Late Havildar Thangjalet Haokip, Shaurya Chakra.