SENAPATI, May 7 NNN: Considered a rare treat and surprise to men\u2019s dominated football fans in Senapati District, the one hour play exhibition match demonstrated by Imphal East and Imphal West Women\u2019s Football team certainly has something to cheer in the inaugural function of the Late Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Cup, 2013 final edition. Led by AMFA officials, the two women\u2019s team sweated out with professional football skills at the cheering of Senapati crowd estimated around 5,000. It was specially arranged from Imphal to encourage and inspire the participation of Senapati District girls in the world of sports, stated SDOAM President Robert Maram.
\nOrganized by Senapati District Olympic Association (SDOAM), the one week football festival will be a tough competition among 12 selected teams drawn from all over the District including Saikul and Kangpokpi areas. The special appearance of the women\u2019s team from Imphal who also steal today\u2019s show was sponsored by RD & PR Minster Francis Ngajokpa.
\nThe inaugural programme was graced by MLA L.Dikho as chief guest while S.P Pushpanjali, IPS and SDSA President L.R John graced the occasion as guest of honor and president of the function respectively. Among the notable dignitaries present for the kick off ceremony was Late Sanyi Dahrii\u2019s wife Mrs. Th. Veitsii of Tungjoy village, former Minister R.K Thekho, UNC President, NPO President, SDWA President, Social organizations, public leaders, village leaders and family members of the Late Sanyi Dahrii. The inaugural matches were played between JSYC and Karong areas in which the JSYC trounced the later by 2-0 margin. The second play was between Mayankhang area and Lepaona area which ended in a goalless draw. All the remaining 8 teams will play double game today at Senapati Public ground and T. Khullen Village Playground.
\nSpeaking at the occasion, MLA Dikho a sportsman himself stated that, the resources of sports in the District is abundance and that, such avenues provided in football should be encouraged to the young talents and not just for leisure game. The MLA also paid a rich tribute to the lives of the Late Sanyi Dahrii. SP Pushpanjali, IPS also added that, sports is part of socializing as it promotes team work of different people from different background, it teaches us to co-operate, plan, struggle, sacrifice, unite and fight for a cause collectively. On the occasion, the SDOAM also read out a tribute note honoring the late Sanyi Dahrii.
\nThe said football tourney will witness the final showdown of 12 teams selected from different circles of the District including Senapati District Police Team. The champion will win Rs. 50,000\/- along with the memorial cup and certificates. It also includes different category of prizes for individual talents.<\/p>\n\n