Players in action at the second season of Meghalaya Baby League, country's largest baby league which commenced on August 3. (NNN Photo)
Players in action at the second season of Meghalaya Baby League, country's largest baby league which commenced on August 3. (NNN Photo)
Newmai News Network
Shillong | August 3
The matches for the second season of Meghalaya Baby League (MBL), country's largest baby league, started off with a bang on August 3 as little wonders put in their best to register a win for their team.
“ I am extremely happy that we have been able to carry forward second year in succession and this year it had expanded to six different districts,” said AIFF vice-president, Larsing Ming further adding, “I am happy to see the turn out and I hope this will continue over the course of five months.”
Meanwhile the parents were full in praise of the Meghalaya Football Association (MFA) for organising the baby league.
"I thank Meghalaya Football Association for introducing baby league. This is the right initiative towards the right direction. Catch them young for the overall growth at the right time," said Timing Lyngdoh whose son was playing from Greenergy Lions Langsning.
Another parent, Dominic kharmujai said," It is important for children as they will learn about football besides physical exercise is very important as students these days spend their time mostly watching television and paying mobile".
Yet another parent, Kynsai Changreada said that this initiative is important as it takes cares of not just the physical well being of a child but also teaches them discipline and team work which is crucial for their overall development.
Meanwhile, Co- Owner of Greenergy Langsning Lions, Laila Kharkongor said that the league is aimed towards the holistic development of the children and is going in the right direction.
It may be mentioned here that with 54 teams and 5000 players, the season will last for over five months.
Results of Saturday’s matches:
- Shillong Lajong Coyotes win the U6 category (Walkover)
- Titan Otters beat Lajong Coyotes by 6-0 in the U8 category and 5-2 in the U10 category respectively.
- Lajong Coyotes beat Titan Otters by 4-2 in the U11 category and 5-2 in the U12 category respectively.
