CRPF 173 Bn conducts volleyball tournament

CRPF 173 Bn conducts volleyball tournament

CRPF 173 Bn conducts volleyball tournament

Vishnu Gautam, Commandant 173 Bn CRPF greeting participants of the tournament.

 

DIMAPUR, OCTOBER 16 (MExN): The 173 Bn of the CRPF based at Airfield, Dimapur organized a ‘Friendship through Sports’ Volleyball Tournament under Civic Action Programme at Battalion Headquarters on October 16. The event will continue till October 17 with 8 teams from adjoining local youth organizations participating. 


A press release informed that the volleyball tournament was opened by Vishnu Gautam, Commandant 173 Bn CRPF in the presence of other Unit Officers and men of CRPF. Stressing on the need to bridge the gap between security forces and local youth population of the area, the Commandant impressed upon the local youth to develop a friendly attitude towards security forces by extending cooperation through mutual understanding. 


The tournament is played on a knock-out basis and various sports kits were also distributed to all the participating teams. The final Match will be played on October 17 afternoon. Certificates, trophies and sport items will also be distributed during the closing ceremony.