Zairing Memorial Football Tournament 2014 kick off at Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, November 28 2014 :
The 1st R Zairing memorial Football tournament 2014 kicked off at Ziontlang public ground in Chandel district today.
Organized by Ziontlang Sincerity Youth Club, the opening function was graced by President of Chandel Naga People's Organisation (CNPO) Ws Kanral Anal as the chief guest while Block Congress president Th Kumar Chothe attended as the Guest of Honour.
All together 16 teams are taking part in the tournament which would go on till December 11.During the opening ceremony, R Youthson Chothe father of Zairing honoured the chief guest in loving memory of her beloved late daughter.
Ws Kanral Anal while speaking on the occasion emphasized need of a strong District Sports Association for growth and development of the sports persons.
Expressing regret over the slow pace of construction going on at the Sports Complex at Chandel Christian, the president appealed to the contractors concerned to be sincere in their contracts and show good and quality work.
In the opening match, Liwa Sarei defeated Thamlakhuren Youth Club 5-1.Of the five goals, Beningthar (Jersey No 3) scored three goals in the 24th, 26th and 36th minutes therby getting the first hat trick of the tournament.
R Mitchel (Jersey No 5) and Thumching (Jersey No 16) added one goal each in the 40th and 70 minute respectively.
For Thamlakhuren Youth Club, the solitary goal was netted by Jersey No 13, Bunghong in the 68th minute.
On November 29, Old Wangparel Youth Club will take on Khuringmul YC at 12:00 Noon while Ziontlang FC will play with Chothe Island FC at 1:40 pm.