Assam Rifles Celebrates National Sports Day
Source: IT News / IGAR (South)

Imphal, August 30 2019: With an aim to foster the spirit of fitness and sports among all, National Sports Day was observed by all the under command units of IGAR (South) along with the local populace on yesterday.

Observing the day and in line with the Government's initiative of 'Fit India Movement' launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on 29 August, all the ranks of IGAR(South) and under command Sectors undertook 'Fitness Pledge' alongwith the locals including school students to generate awareness about fitness among all.

The message conveyed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister during the launch of the initiative was live-telecasted at all the Company Operating Bases (COBs) of the Assam Rifles.

Assam Rifles Celebrates National Sports Day

Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles observed the day with students of TAM Mission School and Andro High School It was followed by a 5 Km mini marathon and a friendly volleyball match with the locals.

The Fit India Celebrations were also conducted at Assam Rifles Public School, Keithelmanbi in which a special assembly, lecture on fitness and pledge taking ceremony were organised for the teachers and students of the School.

Koirengei COB and Patsoi COB organised friendly basketball and volleyball matches which was played between local club and Navodya Vidyalya teams respectively and troops of the COB. Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on "Fit India Health" for healthier and happier India.

The lecture was taken for Assam Rifles troops and villagers to encourage them live a healthy and fit lifestyle.

The villagers most enthusiastically participated in the event and took an oath to make sincere efforts to live a healthy and fit life.

10 Sector Assam Rifles and under command units also joined the "Fit India Movement" launched by PM Narendra Modi.

All ranks of the Assam Rifles joined together in their commitment for fitness which is part of lifestyle in the Armed Forces.

A total of 600 persons participated in the event.

The events were widely appreciated by the locals, in having broken the monotony of regular routine, as well giving them an opportunity in increasing bonhomie with the Assam Rifles on the occasion of National Sports Day.