71 BN CRPF opens District-Level Men's Volleyball Tournament at Kwakta
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 23 2026:
District-Level Men's Open Volleyball Tournament organised by the 71 Battalion CRPF, Torbung Govindpur kicked off today at Kwakta Bazar community hall under the SPANDAN initiative of Khelo India.
The event is being organised in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), under the aegis of IG Manipur & Nagaland Sector, CRPF .
The tournament was formally declared open by Pramod Kumar Singh, Commandant, 71 BN CRPF, in the presence of Pappu Kumar Razak, Second-in-Command, 71 BN CRPF; Ricky, BDO Moirang; Sanjoy Kha Ngaanba, OC Phougakchao Ikhai Police Station; officials of the Manipur Volleyball Association, local clubs and other dignitaries.
A total of 16 teams from across Bishnupur District are participating in the three-day tournament that will run till October 25.The participating teams represent Irengbam, Nambol Naorem, Nachou, Ishok, Tronglaobi, Thamnapokpi, Saiton and Kwakta, among other areas.
The tournament carries cash prizes of Rs 30,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 for the first, second and third positions, respectively, along with trophies, medals, T-shirts, citations and volleyball kits.
The initiative aims to promote sportsmanship, encourage youth participation in sports, strengthen police-public relations and foster peace, unity and community development through sports.




