Elite FC wins inaugural match Our Correspondent Kohima | November 10 Elite Football Club today downed PWD Youth Organization in the inaugural match of the 22nd Classic Cup 2016 here at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground) under the aegis of Classic Club Kohima. Elite FC registered their win over PWDYO by a solitary goal with the winning goal coming through Khangatar in the 14th minute. Earlier, Classic Club president K. Neibou Sekhose said that Classic Cup was stated in 1995 in order to promote the young talented footballers, to focus the un-shone heroes of the youth in the field of sports, to divert the mind of the youth to a healthy environment and to foster the team spirit among the participants and make them disciplined. The Club was formed in 1994 with the motto “Aiming higher”. He said football is one of the most popular sports in the world in term of player members. According to FIFA there were 265 million players and 270 million referees & officials and 3.2 billion have interest in football around the world. Stressing on the importance of football for the youth, he said that football is not only loved by the world but it promotes physical fitness, improve the inclination for team work and fortifies mental capabilities that are necessary for any child’s growth. “A good sportsmanship is important not only as a practice of etiquette and respect of sports but also because it help to teach young athletes good behavior that carries over into other aspect of life,” he said. Referring to tournament’s theme “Dream courage to achieve,” Sekhose said that it have chosen this theme to encourage every participant to have courage and to achieve their dreams in action or in every sphere of life. Altogether, 31 teams are vying for the Championship which will conclude on November 30. The champion will pocket a cash prize of Rs. 1.50 lakh while runner-up will get Rs. 80,000. Rs. 2 lakh have been set aside for individual prizes. Earlier, the inaugural match players were introduced to Kohima Press Club president Xavier Rutsa before the match. Classic Club life member Thepfurüya Thorie invoked God’s blessing for the tournament while Keduozonyü Whuorie enthralled the crowd with special song. November 11 Matches Crony FC vs Lerie Youth FC (10:00 am) Tyrants FC vs Kezieke FC (11:30 am) Upper Chandmari YO vs Addax FC (1:00 pm)
