Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Jul 27:
In an impressive ceremony witnessed by hundreds of people from Thanlon Sub-division, Colonel PK Jayswal Commanding Officer 3 RAJ RIF declared the opening of Independence Shield games at Thanlon.
With the lighting of the independence torch, which was carried by participating sports men of the area through Thanlon, Pherjol, Sinjol, Mualnuam Kailam and back to Thanlon, the villagers of Thanlon Sub Division will be witness to a three weeks extravaganza of sports and cultural events culminating in to Independence Day celebration.
The sports events include Independence Shield for Football (Boys), Volley Ball (Boys), and Volley Ball (girls) being participated by 18 teams in each category, said a PIB (DW) press release.