AR organize school football tournament

Imphal, Oct 17: The ARSOM inter school football competition 2012 was organised from 12 Oct to 16 Oct 2012 between eight teams for Assam Rifles Schools of Maram, Jwalamukhi, Mantripukhri, Pallel, Kakching, Thoubal, Somsai and Keithelmanbi. Football competition concluded on 16 Oct 12 at Assam Rifles Junior High School (ARJHS), Pallel Garrison of HQ 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(S). Brig Upendra Dwivedi, Commander HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles graced the occasion. The final match was played between School from Maram and Mantripukhri. School from Maram won the final match. The football match was followed by many cultural programs by the school children of Pallel. On the occasion, Inter School ARSOM Football Championship Trophy, Medals, Lapel pins, certificates, Individual prizes were distributed.

Brigadier Upendra Dwivedi, Commander 26 Sector appreciated the enthusiasm of the team players and spectators which made this event a mega success. He emphasized the role of sports in building unity amongst school children and instilling nationalism among citizens of the country. He stated that parents and teachers should also encourage children to take up various sports for all round development of the students. The five-day football extravaganza included a visit to Tengnoupal, movie screening, musical evening and cultural events. On-the-spot football quiz was also organised during the tournament and prizes were distributed to the winners. Maj Gen U K Gurung, YSM,IGAR(S) conveyed his appreciation to all the participating teams and gave out his visionary plan to organise volleyball championship and Poem writing competition in coming months.