The Liangmai Baptist Association LBA (N) Men Department organised an Open Penalty Shootout Tournament at Public ground, New Jalukie on 14th March 2024 with Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema, Executive Secretary of Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kughakulu (WSBAK) and Raithu Newmai, Assistant Audit Officer, Office of the Accountant General and also the President of Peren District Football Association (PDFA) as Special Guest for Opening Ceremony and closing ceremony respectively.

Gracing the opening ceremony, Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema addressed the players and the gathering, where he inspired them to come together as brothers. He stated that it is only through church and sports that allows people of different tribes and languages to come together in unity keeping their differences aside. He also stressed on the importance of loving others and living in unity with each other which further impacts the world at large.

At the closing ceremony Raithu Newmai expressed his appreciation towards the organizing committee and the host church for organizing the event. He further encouraged all the participants and congratulated the winning team.

Earlier Rev. Wichampau Nchang, Executive Secretary LBA welcomed and thanked everyone for their support towards the organization. He further expressed his gratitude to Rev. Dr. Phughoto Sema for coming with his team and gracing the occasion. All together 85 teams participated at the Open Penalty Shootout Tournament where SYO Samziuram A was declared as the champion and walked away with a cash prize of Rs, 20.000 (Twenty Thousand).

(DPRO Peren)