MLA Er. Picto addressing the gathering at Atoizu on Tuesday. (Morung photo)
Morung Express News
Atoizu | February 5
MLA Er. Picto Shohe on Tuesday kicked off the 1st Atoizu Area GBs’ Association Trophy on Tuesday at Atoizu local ground.
Addressing the gathering after hoisting the Association’s Trophy flag, Er. Picto spoke on the theme, “Reconciliation and Protection” and said that it could be brought by the people themselves and not by any other people.
Drawing reference from the Bible, Galatians 6:7-10, he urged the people not to grow weary in doing good since any good work done would be reaped in its due time.
To the GBs, Er. Picto encouraged them to lead the people in doing good for the society. He also highlighted on some of the developmental activities brought to the area and appealed the local people to cooperate with the government for progress and development of the area. The local MLA appealed the people of the area to continue extending their cooperation to him to work for the welfare of the people.
Er. Picto urged the players to exhibit sportsmanship spirit and set example for others to follow. He spoke on the effects of indulging in intoxicants by sports persons and advised them against such indulgence. Er. Picto also took the example of a local football player of the area, Tsaikha, who even after attaining 100 years of age was still active since he desisted from using intoxicants. He reminded the people about famous international footballers like Dr. T. Ao and Pele and urged the young players to try to be in their footsteps by exhibiting true sportsmanship spirit.
He expressed the hope that peace, unity and brotherhood would be ushered in through the Trophy.
Later, the special guest kicked off a football declaring the Trophy open.
Delivering the welcome address, Er. K. Hukato Shohe, President of Atoizu Area GBs’ Association lauded the local MLA for ushering in development in the area and expressed hope that he would continue to work for the welfare of the people.
Altogether, 15 villages are participating in the Trophy – Football for boys and Volleyball for girls.
The Trophy will culminate on February 8.