MNS:- The maiden IGAR(South) Football Championship 2013, which was conducted from 04 March to 10 March 2013 by 15 Assam Rifles of HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) finally culminated with the local football heroes, Laishamba Maiop Football association, Heirok beating Advance Volunteer Organization (AVO), Kakching with a score of 3-1 to win the coveted trophy. The winners also pocketed Rs 20,000 as prize money whilst the runners up were given Rs 10,000. Individual prizes for best Manager, Premier Scorer and Best Goal Keeper were also given. Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM IG AR(South) who had conceptualized the championship,graced the occasion as the chief guest. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Brig MK Das, SM**, VSM, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles in the presence of various civil dignitaries of Thoubal on 04 March 2013. A total of 08 teams from various districts of Manipur had participated in the championship which was conducted at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School Football Ground, Thoubal.
The closing ceremony was also attended by Shri Megha Chandra Singh, Hon’ble MLA and Parliamentary Secretary, Brig MK Das, SM**, VSM, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles, Mr T Ranjit Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, members of All Manipur Football Association and District Football Association, Thoubal and other prominent personalities.
Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IG AR(South) in his closing address congratulated the winning team and applauded the teams for their active participation. He said that Manipur is one of the maximum contributors in the sports at National and International arenas and such events shall further promote players to excel and earn laurels for the State. He also said that the aim of this tournament was to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and also channelize the energy of the youth into a positive way. He also assured the populace of the unstinted support of the Assam Rifles to the cause of peace and development in Manipur. The civil administration, All Manipur Football Association and District Football Association, Thoubal and the local populace thanked the gesture of HQ IGAR(S) and HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles for their relentless steps to nurture the talent of the youth and guiding them on the right path.
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