Bhandari, February 7 (MExN): The 1st Bhandari Sub-division Departmental Sports meet in support of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2019 kicked off on February 7 2 at the Public Ground, Bhandari Town.
According to a DIPR report, altogether 21 departments are taking part in the meet and the oath taking was conducted by Match Official, James Yanthan.
In the first football match of the event, ‘Team B’ comprising of District Administration, Police & Assam Rifles defeated ‘Team A’ comprising of CDPO, Medical, SIB & SBI with a 4-0 margin. The sports meet will conclude on February 9.
Earlier, addressing the opening ceremony programme, ADC Bhandari, Tiameren Chang stated that it is a good opportunity for the government servants to come together to encourage and strengthen one another to do better in serving the society.
He also called upon everyone to support, save and educate the girl child in letter and spirit and not only through sloganeering.
The opening remark and welcome address was delivered by SDPO & Convener Organising Committee, Yanbemo Humtsoe. The programme was chaired by Renbomo Yanthan, GT GHS Bhandari and also featured a a special number by APRO Bhandari, Lily Ngullie.
