Bakshi Memorial Football Tournament ends
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 21 2015:
General Officer Commanding Red Shield Division, Maj Gen P N Rao, SM on Tuesday was the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony of the Bakhshi Memorial Football Tournament organised by Aina Battalion at Parbung, Tipaimukh Sub Division, Churachandpur District.
According to a statement issued by PRO Defence Wing, Imphal, the General laid a wreath and paid tribute to Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakhshi at the renovated Bakhshi Memorial.
Sub Sardari Lal of 13 DOGRA alongwith Hav Vijay who were part of the same operation in which Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakhshi made the supreme sacrifice were also present.
The tournament is being organised annually in the memory of Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakhshi from 13 DOGRA, who laid his life while fighting against the terrorists and safe guarding the villagers of Lungthullen & Parbung on 21 Jan 2006.The GOC while speaking on the occasion congratulated the winning team and complemented the sportsman spirit and enthusiasm shown by all the participating village teams.
He also conveyed that the tournament is a tribute to Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakhshi whose spirit and sacrifice continue to inspire the people for whom he laid down his life in the finest traditions of the Army.
A total of 21 matches were played between 18 teams of Parbung region.
The tournament was played on a knock-out basis from 13 to 20 Jan 15 .
All the teams showcased their best skills, talent and spirit towards the game.
The final was conducted on 20 Jan 2015, wherein 34 AR team beat won from Lungthullen FC team by a score of 1-0 .
Maj S K Joshi emerged as the highest scorer of the tournament and received special appreciation from the GOC.
The winning team was conferred with the Bakhshi Memorial Trophy alongwith Rs.10,000/- in cash prize and Lungthullen village received the Runners Up Trophy alongwith Rs.7,000/- in cash.
The Best Goalkeeper and Best Player were also awarded with a cash prize of Rs.3,000/- each.