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Dr Lorho S Pfoze inaugurates 1st edition of veteran football tournament at Senapati
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, October 31 2023:
The 1st ever edition of the veteran football tournament under the theme, "Aging gracefully with good health" was inaugurated by the Outer Manipur MP, Dr Lorho S Pfoze as the chief guest.
Koveo Joram, president, Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur (SDOAM) also attended the inaugural function as special guest.
The tournament is organised by the Senapati District Veteran Football Association in collaboration with the Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur at Astro Turf ground, Senapati.
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In his welcome note, BH Alexander, president, Senapati District Veteran Football Association stated that the association was recently formed to encourage good health and keep the sports spirit alive.
Health as one sees at present is one of the most neglected concerns which could have been avoided through physical activities, he said while adding that sports is for everyone.
While extending warm regards to all, he urged all to learn to appreciate and encourage one another as one strive to age gracefully with good health.
He further added that the veteran football association looks forward to make the event grander in coming years.
SDOAM president, Koveo Joram meanwhile said more players are actively taking part in the game with inauguration of the turf ground at Senapati.
He also spoke positively over the formation of new veteran association with which the spirit of games can be further propagated.
Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Lorho Pfoze emphasised on the theme of the tournament and urged all veterans to show good example of maturity and good life to the younger generation.
The MP also called on all present to use the tournament as a platform for interactions among communities in the district.
He also stressed on the importance of contributing to the society during a lifetime.
15 different veteran football clubs are taking part in the tournament representing 5 different communities of the district.
The tournament will run til November 8 .
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