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Imphal, Mar 5: 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized the 5th “IBHUDOU MAYANGAMBA” Men’s Open Football Tournament at Thongjao village in Thoubal District. The Tournament commenced on 04 Mar 2012 with the inaugural match being played at the Thongjao Football Ground. The Tournament is being organized as a mark of respect to Ibhudou Mayangamba, the local deity of the area.
The tournament is structured and being conducted on a knock out basis. A total of 16 Club teams are participating in the Tournament. A rolling trophy with a grand cash prize of Rs 30,000 shall be awarded to the winner. Runners-up and individual performances like Best Manager, Premier Scorer and Best Goal Keeper etc will also be felicitated with various incentives.
The “IBHUDOU MAYANGAMBA” Men’s Open Football Tournament is being organized at Thongjao Village since the last five years with great zeal and enthusiasm. The event is a showcase of sportsman spirit and dedication to sports in the area. This year 27 Assam Rifles has ventured it to conduct the Tournament in a befitting manner. In the exhilarating inaugural match between Kakching Khunou Club and 27 Assam Rifles, Kakching Khunou Club won the match with a score of five goals to four in penalty shoot-out.
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