Jorethang Inter-Constituency Rural Football Tournament 2014 kicks off

The Inter-Constituency Rural Football Tournament 2014 organised by Maghey Sankranti Festival Committee kick started today at Jorethang playground. The tournament was inaugurated by Namchi Singithang MLA Binod Rai in the presence of Zoom Salghari constituency MLA Madan Ciintury, Joint Director of Sports (South/West) Kamal Chettri and Tourism advisor NK Subba among several others.

The first match was played between Zoom-Salghari and Maneybong Dentam. Zoom-Salghari won the match 1-0 to reach the next round. Meanwhile, Poklok Kamrang team won the second match through a walkover.

Joint Director of Sports Kamal Chettrii informed Arithang and Temi Namphing will play the first match on the second day tomorrow, while Chujachen and Namcheybong will play the second match. He added a total of 31 teams have participated the tournament. Namchi Singithang MLA Binod Rai emphasised on the importance of the inter-constituency sports competitions and said the tournament is being held to improve sports at constituency level and to improve relations between the different constituencies.

Source:EOI


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