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Tam FC Sekta and Sekta FC clinch titles at 169 Bn CRPF-organised District-Level Football Tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 13 2026:
A seven-day district-level football tournament organized by the 169 Bn Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) concluded with a closing ceremony at Chanung Ground today.
Held under the Sports for Peace and Development Across the Nation (SPANDAN) initiative, the competition featured matches across two age categories: Under-18 and Above-18 to 21.In the Under-18 final, Tam FC Sekta secured the championship title with a dominant 6-2 victory over YGC Wakhong.
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In the Above-18 to 21 category, Sekta FC emerged as champions after defeating Chanung Sintha Club (CSC) 3-0 in the summit clash.
The podium finishers were respectively feted with cash prize of Rs 30,000; Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000, in addition to trophies, medals, and certificates.
Individual excellence was also recognized, with the Best Player of the Tournament and Best Goalkeeper in each category receiving cash awards of Rs 3,000 apiece.
Arjuna Awardee and Olympian weightlifter Ngangbam Sonia Chanu graced the closing ceremony as a distinguished guest.
Addressing the gathering, she highlighted the transformative role of sports and urged young athletes to remain determined and pursue their goals despite challenges and limited opportunities.
Emphasizing dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude as the keys to success, she noted that Manipur's sports infrastructure has steadily improved over the years.
She also stressed the need to nurture grassroots talent to bring further pride to the state, thanking the CRPF 169 Battalion for providing a platform for the youth.
The event was also attended by CRPF 169 Battalion Second-in-Command Baljinder Singh, Deputy Commandant Md Shabbir Hussain, Assistant Commandant Deepak Kumar, and D/108 BSF Assistant Commandant Amardeep.
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