AR sponsored football tourney begins at Singngat
Source: The Sangai Express
CCPUR, July 23 2018:
The Singhat Area Football Association (SAFA) has inaugurated a grand football tournament today in collaboration with Singngat Bn Assam Rifles at the remote sub-divisional HQs.
A total of 27 teams will compete at the tournament which will wind up on Independence Day.
The Singngat Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of 27 Sector Assam Rifles, Churachandpur is sponsoring the competition to promote unity, peace and prosperity in the region, according to the organiser.
Col Lokendra Singh, Commandant Singhat Battalion Assam Rifles while opening the tournament said, the aim of organising the tournament was to attract the youth towards sports and encourage the young and talented players to take up sports as a career and bring unity among the villagers of different tribes.
The opening match of the tournament was played between Molbungjang Youth Club and Mata sporting Club.
The villagers from Singngat area were extremely elated to witness the opening match and were enthusiastically looking forward to the exciting month ahead, said an officer of the AR .