Assam Rifles holds a Freedom Run in Zubza and concludes its Inter Sector Football Competition in Kohima.
DIMAPUR — Assam Rifles organised a Freedom Run at Zubza and concluded the Inter Sector Football Competition 2026-27 at IG Stadium in Kohima on Saturday.
The Freedom Run at Zubza, which saw participation from children, aimed to promote physical fitness, discipline, patriotism, and national pride among the younger generation while celebrating freedom, unity, and togetherness through physical activity.
According to an update, the run encouraged participants to adopt a healthy lifestyle, develop personal discipline, and recognise the importance of fitness in everyday life. The event also provided an opportunity to strengthen civil-military relations and foster camaraderie between Assam Rifles and the local community.
Meanwhile, the week-long Inter Sector Football Competition 2026-27, which began on October 11 at IG Stadium in Kohima, was conducted under the aegis of HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles and HQ IGAR (N), on behalf of HQ DGAR. The tournament saw participation from various sector teams of Assam Rifles.
The competition provided a platform for players to display their skills in football, physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, with the primary objective of identifying talented players for selection trials for the HQ DGAR Football Team.
The tournament culminated with the third-place match between 7 Sector Assam Rifles and 26 Sector Assam Rifles, in which 7 Sector Assam Rifles emerged victorious. In the final, 21 Sector Assam Rifles defeated 25 Sector Assam Rifles to clinch the championship title.
Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) felicitated all participating teams in recognition of their dedication, efforts, and sporting spirit throughout the tournament. IGAR (N) congratulated the teams on their performance and wished all participating players success for the forthcoming selection trials for the HQ DGAR Football Team.