Assam Rifles organises friendly Football match
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2021:
Kakching Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a friendly football match at Sugnu yesterday.
The match was played between troops of Assam Rifles and youth of Sugnu, with an aim to foster competitive spirit, sportsmanship and to further cement the bonhomie between Assam Rifles and locals of Kakching, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation by 153 locals including students of Kakching and the President of Sugnu Ex-Servicemen Welfare Association, Honorary Captain SM Singh (Retired).
Both the teams showcased great zeal and enthusiasm displaying excellent team spirit during the game and was culminated with a felicitation ceremony.
Conduct of such friendly matches is in consonance with the promotion of the twelve verticals of Khelo India Programme and also brings the motto of Friends of Northeast People, added the statement.