Aso Imsong during the introduction of players at the Open Futsal Tournament at Fazl Ali College ground, Mokokchung.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | September 23
An Open Futsal Tournament organized by the Amigos Club under the aegis of Oja Süngo Lemtu Sü-It Tea Factory Chuchuyimpang, Mokokchung is underway at Fazl Ali College ground, Mokokchung. Altogether 24 teams are participating in the tournament held under the theme, ‘Peace and Unity through sports.’
During the inaugural programme, guest speaker Aso Imsong said that the tournament was a good platform for emerging talents and went on to say that today's young generation are highly intellectual; however laziness and excessive use of cellular devices have held them behind in terms of excelling in sports and academics.
He highlight the origins of Futsal, citing Telongjem FC from Mokokchung as an example of a team that went on to compete in the Hero Futsal Club Championship in Delhi, while also stating that the tournament was a grassroot initiative to promote the sport and ensure talent gets exposure and experience.
The two-day tournament is being participated by teams from Mokokchung district and Tuensang district.
Earlier, a dedicatory prayer for the players was pronounced by Tensasanger Supong while a welcome speech was presented by Odibendang, organizing team.
