Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 09 2009:
The Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol, Manipur (CADA) Yumnam Patlou has organized a one-day knockout football tournament at the ground of Yumnam Patlou LP school on July 07 last.
Seven teams participated at the tournament and the teams of PJPC Pukhao and PYC Sagolmang played at the final match which was conducted on the same day.
The PYC Sagolmang won over PJPC Pukhao at 2-0 .
Member of Ward number 1/9 of Yumnam Patlou, Laishram Bimola, Pradhan of Pukhao Gram Panchayat, Chandam Inao and Member of Pukhao Naharup, Moirangthem Ibomcha graced the function as President, Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively.
The winning team of the tournament was rewarded a cash prize of Rs 1500 and the runner up team was rewarded with a cash prize of Rs 1000 .
A press release of CADA issued by its Assistant Secretary Information and Publicity stated that the tournament was organized as a part of its drive to promote interest of the people of the state towards sports and keep people away from drugs and alcohol.