MNS:- 15 Assam Rifles of Headquarters 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) in association with All Manipur Football Association and District Football Association, Thoubal, is organising the ‘IGAR(S) Football Championship – 2013’ at Chaoyaima Football Ground in Thoubal from 04 Mar-10 Mar 13. The Chief Guest, Brig M K Das, SM**, VSM Commander HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles, inaugurated the championship on 04 Mar 2013. Dr AK Jhaljit Singh, IPS, SP Thoubal and Commandant 15 Assam Rifles were also present in the opening ceremony. The championship commenced with the inaugural match being played between teams of Imphal West and Thoubal with the match being drawn.
This Championship was conceptualised by Maj Gen U K Gurung, AVSM, YSM IGAR(S) and is being organised to reach out to the people and contribute towards development of sports. The aim of this Championship is to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship among the players, particularly the young generation in order to channelise their energies into a positive way and to further boost their sporting skills. The Championship is being conducted on league cum knock out basis in which a total of eight teams from various districts are participating. A rolling trophy with a grand cash prize of Rs 20,000 shall be awarded to the winner whilst the Runners-up will be awarded Rs 10,000. Individual prizes for Best Manager, Premier Scorer and Best Goal Keeper shall also be awarded.
Brig M K Das, SM**, VSM Commander HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles in his opening address exhorted the people of all spheres of the society for active participation and inculcating sports as a way of life and to strive truly to make Manipur the Powerhouse of Sports in the country. He also assured the populace of the unstinted support of Assam Rifles to the cause of Peace and Development in Manipur.
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