DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 10 (MExN): The 12th session of Satakha Area Sports and Cultural Association (SASCA) men’s football and women’s volleyball tournaments kicked off on December 7 with G Kaito Aye, Minister for Agriculture and Cooperation as guest of honour.
He requested the organisers to try and include more games in the coming years so as to enable all sportspersons to participate or to accommodate maximum sportspersons. The Minister added that sports play an important and necessary role in people’s lives.
Earlier Rev Kughato K Chophi, Pastor, STBC invoked God’s blessing and SASCA President, Kiyeto Zhimo thanked Director IPR, Er Z Tokishe Sema, Sr. Treasury Officer, Khekaho T Aye and Proprietor Hiyo Betoka V Swu for their contributions.
Shoipu villagers presented a traditional dance ‘Aphilo Kuwo’ and Bolly Chophi presented a special number. In solidarity with the Konyak community in view of the tragic Mon killings, all the teams will be wearing a black ribbon throughout the tournament.
