Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 05 2008:
THE 1ST Inter District Open Volleyball Tournament which is jointly organised by SDWA and PTM commenced today at the ground of Mini Stadium of Senapati District.
The inaugural function was graced by Haokholet Kipgen, MLA Saitu Assembly Constituency and Joint Director, Youth Affairs and Sports, N.Pahari as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Different teams from different parts of Manipur are participating in the tournament.
In his speech, N.Pahari said that the tournament will give a chance to unite among the players.
It will help to bring unification among the people of Manipur.
Haokholet Kipgen in his speech said that such tournament will help to bring the future generations and youth not to loiter and will prevent from spending their time leisurely using intoxicants and drugs.
Today witnessed an opening match between KYSU, Thoubal and LSU, Chandel.
The match was won by KYSU after defeating LSU 3-0.The scores were 25-11, 25-20, 25-10 .