AR organises friendly football matches
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 01 2023:
Assam Rifles organised a football tournament at Behiang village in Churachandpur district on September 23, 2023, with an aim to connect with the youth of the area and to promote sports culture in remote border villages.
A whopping 14 teams participated in the tournament.
Also, in Tengnoupal district, Assam Rifles organised a friendly football match with the youths of Saibol, Yangkhul and Sharon villages on September 30, 2023 .
The match aimed at promoting 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' in a bid to raise awareness against drugs and guide the youths towards sports.
The event would help in building good relations and bonhomie amongst between troops and villagers.
At the end of the match, Assam Rifles provided light refreshments to the villagers and the teams.
A total of 30 villagers participated in the match with an audience of over 50 persons, according to an IGAR release.