By IFP Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Sep 8: A football tournament organized by the 143 Bn, CRPF, Lamphelpat, Imphal concluded today at Khuman Lampak Stadium. Eight football teams from local clubs in Imphal participated in the three days long tournament.
A statement of the CPRF said that the objective of the tournament was to divert the attention of local youths from violence and drugs and encourage them to take up sports. It was an effort to promote goodwill and spirit of friendship among the local youths belonging to different localities.
The Kangchup Road Athletic Union who won the tournament was given cash prize of rupees 20,000. Gaipuinam United Football Association, the runners-up team was given a cash prize of rupees 10,000. In addition the complete cost of organizing the tournament was borne by the 143 Bn, CRPF, adds the statement.
