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Jamkhopao Memorial Football Tournament ends

The Jamkhopao Memorial Football Tournament, 2021 was held at Ngambom Lentuol, Chikim village Moreh.

ByIFP Sports Correspondent

Updated 19 Oct 2021, 4:16 am

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The closing ceremony of 2nd (L) Jamkhopao Memorial Football Tournament, 2021 was held at Ngambom Lentuol, Chikim village Moreh on Monday.

The occasion was attended by YAS minister Letpao Haokip as chief guest; general secretary Meetei Council Moreh N Inaocha Meitei as guest of honour; general secretary Kuki Chief association Tengnoupal district LS Seikhojang Baite as president and social worker Thanglal Haokip as chief host.

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The closing ceremony was attended by leaders from youth clubs, chiefs of different villages and civil body leaders.

In his speech, Letpao Haokip laid stress on the importance of sports in the present world. “Players from our state also represent in the national and international sports arena,” he said.

He continued that the grassroot players should maintain discipline and must focus on sports for a healthy lifestyle and bright future. He also spoke on the importance of developing Ngambol Playground in the full football field.

N Inaocha said that (L) Mr. Jamkhopao was a good leader for all the communities of the town. Manipur being a powerhouse of sports, youths should concentrate more on sports, he further said, adding players should keep their will to bring laurels for the state and nation as a whole.

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He requested the YAS minister to look into the development of the town and to develop Ngambol playground. The final match was played between Lucky FC v/s FC Lendou.

In the first half, Emerson of Lucky FC scored one goal in the 23rd minute of the match. In the second half of the match, FC Lendou player Jersey No 10 scored a goal at 48th minute and Jersey No17 at 56 minute. Later, Jersey No 11 of Lucky FC scored another goal in the 63rd minute. The two teams remained in draw till the end of the full time of the match.

In the penalty kick/tiebreaker, Lucky FC won by 1:0. Trophy with cash prizes were awarded to the winner and runners up team.

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Sports Bureau, Imphal, Manipur

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