YUPIA, Jun 12: Deputy Commissioner Cheechung Chukhu felicitated the Papum Pare football team, the  winner of the State level Hangpan Dada Memorial football tournament in a function organized by the District Administration on Monday.
Interacting with the young players,  Chukhu advised them to be disciplined in all spheres of life.
“Along with sports, academic discipline should be inculcated by all the youths to be successful in life,” the DC said while urging all the players, most of them studying in Class XII to balance sports and academics.
Congratulating the players, team coach Kipa Bharat, Team Manager Nabam Abu and DSO Sports Tarak Dotang, the DC expressed hope that the team will bring more laurels to the district and the state as a whole.
ADC Tabang Bodung also advised the players to focus on their health,  stating that a healthy body will bring in agility and mental alertness, which is the key to being a good sportsman.
Later the DC presented mementos and certificate of appreciations to all the players, coach and team manager.
The under-16 Papum Pare boys football team won straight six games to enter into the finals, where they defeated East Kameng by 1-0. Rose Gida of Papum Pare was awarded the Best football Player.
Among others EACs Dolma Wangjon, Dani Rikang, Yakar Dawe and Circle Officer Higio Nassum were present in the function.

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