The players of Blue Star and Youngster Khatkhati being introduced to the Chief Guest, SDPO Bokajan at the opening ceremony of the 6th Summer Cup Cricket Tournament on May 11, Organised by Balijan Youth Club.
DIMAPUR, MAY 11 (MExN): The Balijan Youth Club began their 6th Summer Cup Cricket Tournament here at Balijan Ground, near forest Check Gate, Karbi Anglong Assam on May 11. SDPO Bokajan, SB Raimedhi has consented to grace the occasion as Chief Guest, accompanied by Khatkhati police station OC, S. Sharma and SGB Balijan, Birsing Teron. The Opening Ceremony began with the presenting of gifts by the members of Balijan Youth Club to the Chief Guest and the invitees.
On behalf of Balijan Youth Club, Kishore Chettri urged upon the players to display the qualities discipline, self respect, co-operation and to maintain the spirit of true sportsmanship throughout the tournament. As Games and sports keep us physically fit and enable us to enjoy the blessing of good health, he stated. Khatkhati police Station OC, S Sharma called upon the players to use sports in developing good relations between the two states.
SDPO Bokajan, SB Raimedhi appreciated the Balijan Youth Club for their efforts to organize tournament successfully for the 6th time and encouraged the club for active participation in organizing such sports events. He felt that this type of activities especially in border belt areas will maintain good relation among the communities of two states. He said that “involvement of people in sports activities will improve social atmosphere and will keep away from Anti- social activities".
He further wished both the opening teams (Blue star, Dimapur and Youngster, Khatkhati) good luck and asked to maintain good sporting spirit. The programme was chaired by Kartik Sharma.
