Republic Day football tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25, 2011:
Awontang overcame Hunphun XI 6-5 in penalty shoot-out to claim the title of the Republic Day football tournament organised by 17 Assam Rifles since Jan 22 at TNL ground.
Attending the final match played today as the chief guest, Commander 10 Sector Assam Rifles Brig Narendra Kumar handed over cash prize of Rs 5000 to the champion team besides the championship trophy while runners-up Hunphun had to content with Rs 3000 award.
All the six teams that participated in the tournament were also presented Rs 1000 each.
The chief guest stated that the championship not only brought out the hidden talent of the local players but was also able to promote sportsmanship, tolerance and harmony.