7-A-Side Men's Open Tournament organised by Youth Department of Christian Revival Church, AG road, Kohima kicked off at L Viluo FIFA Pro Turf on September 1.
Kohima, September 1 (MExN): The 7-A-Side Men's Open Tournament organised by the Youth Department of Christian Revival Church (CRC), AG road, Kohima kicked off today at L Viluo FIFA Pro Turf, Vilietsa, Meriema about 5 km away from Kohima.
Altogether, 16 teams registered in the tournament and it will continue till September 2.
The 1st day championship began with an inaugural ceremony graced by Vibeilietuo Kets, Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Nagaland as the special guest.
Addressing the gathering, Kets encouraged the sportspersons to pursue their sporting dreams by working hard and following the discipline and guidelines of the games.
He advised the sportspersons to focus and excel in one particular field of sports. He said that the Futsal game is gaining popularity in Nagaland, especially in Kohima. He, therefore, challenged the sportspersons to be hardworking and focus on the Futsal game as there will be more opportunities in the days to come.
The champion will receive a cash prize of Rs 40,000 while the runner-up will get Rs 20,000; semi-finalists will be awarded with Rs 5000 each; Player of the Tournament will get Rs 3000 and best goalkeeper will be awarded Rs 3000.
