SENAPATI, Jan 30 NNN: Brig. S.K Sharma, Commander 59th Mountain Brigade as the chief guest and Senapati District Olympic Association president T. Robert Maram as guest of honor graced the grand finale of the 4th edition of the General Thangal Memorial Sports Meet, 2013 organized by United Thangal Sports Association (UTSA) at Mayangkhang village ground in Senapati district.
Attended by village leaders, social organizations, a large crowd and football enthusiasts the memorial trophy concluded with praises and laurels. The event witnessed one of the finest local footballing fest for boys and volley ball for girls which were represented by 11 Thangal tribe villages. In the finals, prominent football powerhouse village Tumuyoan Khullen won the coveted memorial trophy defeating Makeng Cheijinba Village by 3-0 margin. Worngam of the champion team won the best player award while Lucky son from MCYC won the best goalkeeper title. The women’s volleyball championship was won by Ningthoupham girls defeating Makeng Cheijinba Village girls.
Encouraging the youths to involve in sports and tap its resourceful talents, Brigadier Sharma stated that, physical fitness along with mental works is an important essence of a healthy living. The army commander also spoke on the employment opportunities in recent times provided by the State and Center Government through paramilitary recruitment. Based on the memorandum submitted by the host club, the Army officer assured to consider constructing a youth hall cum guest house at Mayankhang village.
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