16th Football Mongmong Tournament starts

Correspondent

KOHIMA, August 26, 2019: 16th Football Mongmong Tournament in tribute to Lt Sepithong Sangtam Head GB Kiphire district organised by Kiphire Area Students Union (KASU) kicked off at Kiphire Local Ground with Deputy Commissioner Kiphire M Shayung Phom as the special guest.

M Shayung Phom said the tournament will help youths to explore and showcase their talent. He pointed out that though the name of the tournament is 'football mongmong tournament' it has to be kept in mind that the tournament belongs to all irrespective of religion, race and culture. This football festival should bring people together in a true spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship, let the festival be a festival of football, he added.

Reading out short speech on behalf of Lt Sepithong Sangtam family, members thanked the organizers for paying tribute to Lt Sepithong.

In the first match Legends FC defeated Yeye sports club by 2-1. Altogether 13 clubs are participating in the 16th football Mongmong tournament.

Earlier welcome address was given by Throngdiba Sangtam, President KASU and the programme was led by Adiba Sangtam.