Ukhrul footballer dies in road mishap
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Imphal, July 04 2023:
Dream Team FC member and upcoming football player Changwung Shimrah (22) from Hunphun village, Ukhrul died in a road accident on July 2 near Kamjong district headquarters.
Shimrah was riding pillion on a motorbike when the accident happened around 6 pm, a reliable source said.
He was on his way back to Ukhrul from Kamjong where participated in the recently concluded Fortius Cup tournament there.
He played for Grihang Football Club.
The source added that he was immediately rushed to District Hospital, Kamjong but was kept waiting for about one hour as no doctor was available.
As doctors failed to show up, Shimrah was referred out to Imphal.
However, he died near Finch Comer while on the way to Imphal, the source informed, while adding that he could have been saved had he been treated on time.
Shimrah began his career as a striker in 2019 when he joined the Yarkhok Football Club.
Earlier this year, he played for Youth Organising Sporting Club (YOSC), Khurai which finished runners-up of the Shirui Lily Cup 2023 .