First Rani Gaidinliu District-Level Womens Football Tournament to be Held in Tamenglong

Tamenglong, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : The Tamenglong district administration, in collaboration with the district sports association and SAI Imphal, is set to host the inaugural ‘Rani Gaidinliu Tamenglong District-Level Women’s 7-A-Side Football Tournament 2026’ from November 4 to 6 at the Duigailong Turf Ground. This event aims to provide a platform for women football players in the district to showcase their talents.

The tournament will follow the theme ‘Play, Inspire, Empower’, which focuses on encouraging women to excel in sports, promoting peace and development through athletics, and inspiring youth towards a healthy lifestyle away from substance abuse.

According to a public notice from the Tamenglong Deputy Commissioner’s office, registration for the tournament is completely free. Interested teams must register by October 25, 2026. Teams from Tamenglong and Noney districts, as well as jail teams from other districts, are eligible to participate. The number of participating teams will be limited, and selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₹50,000, along with a trophy, medals, and certificates. The runners-up will be awarded ₹30,000, while the team finishing in third place will receive ₹20,000, along with medals and certificates.

Additionally, special awards will be given in categories such as ‘Best Player’, ‘Top Scorer’, ‘Best Goalkeeper’, and ‘Most Disciplined Team’. All participating teams will receive certificates of participation. Interested teams can download the registration form from the official website tamenglong.nic.in or contact 8794357192 and 9612550202 for more information.

Deputy Commissioner L. Angshim Dargeshawa has urged eligible teams to register promptly and participate in large numbers to ensure the success of this inaugural tournament.