UKHRUL, OCTOBER 7 (MExN): The Tangkhul Naga Football Centenary Football Tournament (TNFC) will be held from December 5-18 under the theme ‘Strong Northeast Strong India’. The tournament is being organised by the Araang League in commemoration of the Tangkhul players from the 22nd Manipur Labour Corps, who played for the 66th unit team in Blargies, France during WWI. A press release informed that the tournament will witness 16 teams vying for a cash purse of Rs. 5 lakh along with individual honours. Araang League is known for its relentless effort to promote football in Manipur. “The roots and success of the league is grounded in the popularity of playing football, and thereby becoming the second biggest football tournament in the sports crazy state.” The tournament will have additional events such as Tourism Activities by Chiko Movement, Football Conference by Ukhrul Athletics Foundation, Film Festival by Tangkhul Naga Film Association, State Level Inter-School Cup by Ukhrul United Football Club, Literary Events, Arts and Culture, Run for TNFC across the globe and metropolitan cities of India, Football Tournaments in Delhi, Jalandhar and Mumbai by SERN Enterprise. The headquarters for the Araang League 2017 tournament will be BAKSHI Mini Stadium, Hungpung while the games will also be played at Tangkhul Naga Long ground.
