In an effort to promote peace, development, physical fitness, sportsmanship and social harmony through sports, 94 Bn CRPF, under the Khelo India "Sports for Peace and Development" initiative, organised a Football Tournament for Under-18 male participants at the Damdei Christain College,Ground, Kangpokpi.
The tournament will be conducted from October 26 to October 29, with 16 teams and a total of 256 male participants taking part with great enthusiasm.
To support and encourage the participants, jerseys, shorts and football boots have also been provided to all the participating players.
The opening ceremony was graced by Parmoi Haokip Vice Principal Damdei Christain college as the Chief Guest and was also attended by special guests including Ashok Kumar Singh Commandant 94 Battalion, Ravi Shankar D/C. S.B. Toppo A/C,Jasbir Singh A/C, Prashanta Jenna A/C Hanuman Singh Meena A/C and Sreerag Krishna, MO, 94 Bn CRPF.
The initiative aims to encourage young man to actively participate in sports and promote the values of peace, unity, discipline, fitness and social harmony, while strengthening the bond between the security forces and the local community.
The prize money for the tournament are first prize Rs. 30,000, second prize Rs. 20,000, third Prize Rs. 10,000, Best Player of the Tournament Rs. 3,000, Best Goalkeeper - Rs. 3,000, Best Defender Rs. 3,000, Best Midfielder Rs. 3,000, and Top Scorer Rs. 3,000/-.
During the event, the participants also took an oath to contribute towards a Drug-Free India and to uphold the values of discipline, integrity and fair play in sports and in their live.
Through this initiative, 94 Bn CRPF aims to encourage the youth to adopt a healthy and positive lifestyle, stay away from drugs and other harmful substances, and foster friendship, unity and mutual understanding between the security forces and the local community through the power of sports.
The Hills Journal
K. Salbung, Churachandpur
Manipur-795128
