Lamhai Dungki village tourney gets underway

Jalukie, September 26:  A one-week football and volleyball tournament of Lamhai Dungki village got underway today at Dungki village ground inaugurated by Masangum Mpom, social worker and personal secretary to the state chief minister, today in the presence village functionaries. The 15^th Lamhai Dungki Football and Volleyball Tournament are held every year coinciding with ‘Kwokpwa’- the traditional festival of Lamhai Dungki village. Addressing the participants, the chief guest called upon the youth to have vision and dedication to succeed in any field or career. Stressing on the importance of games and sports, Masangum said, besides the glamour and fame associated with sports, it is one unifying factor that binds people together. A true sportsman, according to him, must possess qualities such as discipline, patience, dedication and hard work and sportsman spirit.Masangum said the tournament, which also coincides with ‘Kwokpwa’ festival, provides an ideal atmosphere for the villagers to display unity. He advised the youth to respect elders in the process towards building a just society. He said good things will come to those who have patience and respect for elders. Coming to the village, the chief guest said Dungki village was fortunate to have one illustrious son in the form of TR Zeliang, who is an adopted son of the village, to head the state as the chief minister. He also lauded the village to be placed among the most prosperous village in terms of economy and education in Peren district. Extending festival greetings, Masangum further urged the villagers to strive for self-sufficiency in all spheres of life. Altogether, 8 teams (Men) are competing in football while in volleyball, 12 teams including men (8 teams) and women (4 teams) are competing in the tournament. Chairmen of Lamhai and Dungki villages and general secretary, Lamhai Dungki Joint Council, also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, co-convener of the tournament committee, Kiesi, delivered the welcome address and chairman, tournament committee, Kebabe, chaired the inaugural programme.