'Two Days Peace Soccer' begins in Senapati
Source: Chronicle News Service
Senapati, May 23 2024:
A 'Two Days Peace Soccer', organised by Liangmai Naga Baptist Association under the aegis of Manipur Baptist Convention, began on Thursday at Senapati Astro Turf Ground.
ML Kaisung-bou, addl SP, was the chief guest of the opening event, recommended the organiser LNBA-M) for organising such an event to promote peace in Manipur.
While addressing the crowd, LNBA-M executive secretary Rev Dr Alungbou Newmai said, "We need peace in everything we do as peace and harmony have been overlooked by us so often.
" Leaders Rev Dr Absalombou Pamai and Rev G Thiumai blessed the ceremony with prayers.
The two-day peace soccer event is participated by 11 churches in the Imphal and Senapati areas, including Bena Tababang, ZBC Senapati, Oklong, Makuiluangdi, Ramtinglong, LBCS, Kalalong, Ariang, Ngouningram, Taphou liangmai and LNBA-M staff under the Liangmai Naga Baptist Association.
All the players of the 11 teams are church ministry workers who have worked tirelessly to promote peace and harmony through church activities, according to the organiser in a press release, while thanking Max Wijunamai and Francis Newmai.