The 8th edition of K Hangshing Memorial Sadar Hills Super Division Football League 2021 kicked off on Monday at Brig M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi town.
The league organised by Sadar Hills District Sports Association Manipur and sponsored by late K Hangshing's family was kicked off by Fr Rev Janggin Chongloi, Secretary, Kangpokpi Town Churches Fellowship in the presence of various other civil society organizations leaders of the district.
A condolence service was also conducted to pay tribute to the departed soul of Hegin Singsit, former Secretary of Sadar Hills District Sports Association Manipur who had expired recently.
Fr Rev Janggin Chongloi inspected the players after invoking condolence and blessing prayer and kicked off the league.
Kuki Sporting Club (KSC) had an easy 2-0 win over Kangpokpi Youth Union (KYU) in the opening match of the league. Ginminthang (18th) and Sehgouhao (87th) scored the two winning goals of KSC.
Similarly, in the second match, Football For Change (F4C) defeated FC Zalen 2-1. R Letkhotinchon (10th-P) and Abel Sonson Jachi (32nd) scored for Football For Change.
On Tuesday, Saikotjang Youth Club will play Kangpokpi Youth Union in the first match while FC Zalen meets KSC in the second match.
