Chakpikarong annual sports meet begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chakpikarong, January 15 2013:
The 31st Edition of Annual Sports Meet 2013 being managed by Chakpikarong Sub-Divisional Sporting Association (CSDSA) was inaugurated by BD.
Thumdal during an opening ceremony on the 14th of January 2013 at the Public Playground, Chakpikarong.
The opening ceremony was attended by BD.
Thumdal, Principal of United College, Lambung and L.Paulhring, Secretary of NPF, Manipur unit as Chief guest and President respectively.
Various public leaders and dignitaries were also present on the occasion marked by cultural dances by child artistes of Charongching Village and presentation of soulful devotional songs.
A football exhibition match was also played between Pastor 11 and Chief 11 .
While giving his speech, Thumdal pointed out that drugs, heroin and alcoholic drinks are the greatest enemy of youths.
They are not only harmful to the well being of a sportsman but also served as a big barrier and disaster.
Therefore, one should avoid them in order to become a popular sport star, he said.
He went on to appeal to the youths to work hard with strong determination in the field of education and sports.
In his presidential address, Paulhring, Secretary of NPF, Manipur Unit, encouraged the youth club to be more organized in tune with the modern changes for producing good players.
The Annual sports Meet, which would go on till 26th January 2013, is being participated by altogether 30 clubs to compete in three events, namely Men's Football, Men's Volleyball and Women's Volleyball.