Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 21 2010:
To commemorate 175th raising day of Assam Rifles, 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a 'Friendly Volleyball Match' at Phadnag village of Ukhrul district on January 19 with the Youth Club of Phadang village during their Annual Sports Meet organized from January 15 to January 20.A trophy with cash prizes were awarded to the winner and runner up team.
Large number of people from Phadang and adjacent villages enthusiastically participated in all the events.
The Youth Club members and village authorities expressed their gratitude to 17 Assam "Rifles for their assistance and cooperation in organizing the sports meet, according to a press release issued by the PRO IGAR (South).
In another occasion, 12 Maratha LI of 9 Sector located at Maymng Imphal played a friendly cricket match with the village team of Irong Chasba on January 20.12 Maratha LI, the visiting team won the toss and put in Irong Chasba to bat.
Irong Chasba team was bowled out for 85 runs in 14 overs.
Maratha LI overhauled the target for the loss of three wickets, winning the match by 7 wickets, said a press release issued by the PRO IGAR (South).