Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 11 2010:
The Independence Day celebrations have commenced at Tamei sub-division of Tamenglong with the hosting of Independence Day Football Tournament at the sub-divisional headquarters, said a PIB (DW) release.
The tournament organised by Tamei Youth Club under the sponsorship of 10 Dogra of Red Shield Division is being participated by 23 team from various villages of Tamei.
The opening ceremony was presided by Major Jaideep Singh, who also presented sports equipment for the championship that would conclude on August 15 .
The CO, 10 Dogra along with SDO (Tamei) Ng Bhogendro Singh also visited Liangnah Primary School, Tamei during which sweets and stationery items were distributed to the children.
A series of activities as part of Independence Day celebration in other parts of the region are being organised with an objective to promote games and sports and to provide a platform to the budding talents of the area, the release added.