Kohima, November 23 (MExN): Inspectorate General of Assam Rifles (North) in collaboration with Nagaland Football Association organised the closing ceremony of the 6th Edition of Capt (Late) N Kenguruse, Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) Memorial Football Tournament at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima on November 23.
16 teams from all districts of the state participated in the tournament. The nine day long tournament reached its culmination with the final match played between the two top teams Lengreng FC & Barak FC. Barak FC clinched the winner’s trophy by defeating Lengreng FC by a score of 2-1.
The tournament is conducted annually by Assam Rifles in memory of Capt (Late) N Kenguruse, Mahavir Chakra (Posthumous) who laid down his life on the icy heights of Drass during Op Vijay. The event also promotes spirit of sportsmanship amongst the youth of Nagaland. This edition of the tournament was conducted from November 15 to 23, stated as update received here.
The ceremony was graced by J Alam, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland as the Chief Guest, Maj Gen Vikas Lakhera, SM, IGAR (North), Neiselie Kenguruse parents of Capt N Kenguruse, President of Nagaland Football Association Neibu Sekhose, and Head of referees, Kevingutuo Sekhose.
Barak FC received a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh and Rolling Trophy; Lengreng FC being the Runners with cash prize of Rs 1 lakh. Head Hunters FC (164 Infantry Battalion TA Naga) & Tehok FC, Mon were awarded cash prize of Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 for securing third & fourth position respectively.
In the individual categories, Athanah Newmai and Haileuyibe of Barak FC with six goals were awarded with ‘Golden Boot’ award and a cash prize of Rs ten thousand; Alemse of Head Hunters FC(164 TA) was adjudged ‘Best Goal Keeper’ and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs six thousand; Haotinmang Thomsong of Head Hunters FC (164 TA) was adjudged ‘Best Mid fielder’ and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs 6,000 and Mapie of Barak FC was adjudged ‘Best Manager’ and was awarded with a cash prize of Rs 5,000.
