SPANDAN U18 Volleyball Tournament begins at Kachikul
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2026:
The 120 Battalion CRPF, in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), launched the three-day "SPANDAN" District Level Men's Under-18 Volleyball Tournament today at the Kachikul Volleyball Ground.
Running until November 7, the tournament features 16 youth teams competing under the CRPF's Sports for Peace and Development Across Nations (SPANDAN) initiative.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Rajeev Lochan, Commandant of the 120 Battalion CRPF, as chief Guest.
The event was also attended by senior CRPF officers including Arvind Upadhyay (Second-in-Command), Kamson Soloman, and Vandemo, alongside local dignitaries L Iboyaima (President, KYLSC), T Biramangol (VDC), and Jhaljit (OC, Sangaithel Police Station).
In an exciting opening match, host team KYLSC (Kachikul) defeated VGS (Sangaithel) to kick off the competition.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Rajeev Lochan emphasized the role of sports in fostering leadership, discipline, and physical fitness among youth.
He urged the players to maintain true sportsmanship and pursue their athletic goals with dedication.
The tournament, which aims to promote youth empowerment and strengthen community-police ties, will conclude with the final match on November 7 at 12 pm .




