U-18 Volleyball tournament organise by 232(M) Battalion CRPF concludes

Volleyball tournament for Under 18 females organized by 232 (M) Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), successfully concluded on 13 October at Football Ground, Damdei Christian College, Damdei, Kangpokpi.

The tournament conducted under the Khelo India – “Sports for Peace and Development of Nations (SPANDAN)” initiative was organised from 12 to 13 October with the objective of promoting peace, physical fitness, sportsmanship, discipline, women’s empowerment and social harmony through sports.

The tournament witnessed enthusiastic participation from 23 teams comprising a total of 184 female participants. The event provided a healthy and competitive sporting platform for young women, encouraging teamwork, determination, discipline, fair play and sportsmanship.

To support and motivate the participating players, jerseys, shorts and volleyball shoes were also provided to all participating players.

The closing event was graced by Rahul Gupta S.P, Kangpokpi, as the chief guest in the presence of Aiswarya Joy M, Assistant Commandant, G/232 (M) Bn, CRPF, Hanuman Singh Meena, Assistant Commandant, 94 Bn CRPF, Prasanta Kumar Jena, Assistant Commandant, 94Bn CRPF, along with other dignitaries and officials.

The tournament witnessed exciting and competitive matches throughout the two-day event, with all participating teams displaying commendable skill, determination, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Team Gulap, Phoenix, Squad-8 secured the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prize in the tournament and they were rewarded with a cash prize of Rs. 30,000, 20,000 and 10, 000. Best player of the tournament was awarded to Chinboilhing Kipgen of Gulap team, best spiker to Kimnunhoui Doungel of Mixed 6 team, best setter to Hoineikim Chongloi of Phoenix, best server to Lhainunnem of Mixed 6 team and best defender to nenunnem Kipgen of Gulap team. They were rewarded with cash prize of Rs. 3000 each.

Trophies, medals and certificates were also handed over to the winning teams and outstanding individual performers in recognition of their commendable achievements.

Participants also took an oath to contribute towards a Drug-Free Indiaand promote discipline, fair play and a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The successful tournament reflects the commitment of 232 (M) Bn CRPF towards women’s empowerment, youth engagement, sports development and community outreach, while promoting peace, unity and social harmony through sports.