The 36th August Gold Cup Trophy, organised by the Sey-Ong Club Tobu, got underway on Tuesday at Tobu Hq. under Mon District with Ex – Minister and Vice President COB NPF Nagaland, L Shiakpong Konyak gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest.

In his address, the chief guest thanked the Sey-Ong Club Tobu for organising the trophy and providing a platform for the youth of the area to display their skills, and to develop their career in the field of Sports for the last 36 years.

Highlighting the importance of the sports in building discipline, teamwork and unity among the youth, Shiakpong further urged the young players to make the best use of the tournament to build their career by availing the opportunities provided by the club.

He also appealed the leaders of the area to extend their cooperation and support to the club to promote our youths in the field of Sports.

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In his welcome speech, KT Lehwang Konyak, Chairman, Sey-Ong Club Tobu welcomed the Chief Guest, Dignitories, Well-wishers and participating team. Further the Chairman acknowledged Nagaland Football Association (NFA) for approving the Tournament to conduct under their aegis and other technical support and guidance and Advisor Youth Resources and Sports, Government of Nagaland, S Keoshu Yimchunger, for his kind assistance in providing sports goods for the tournament.

He also thanked MLA, Naiba Konyak and MLA & Chairman SDPDB Tobu,  Nyamnyei Konyak, for their support and timely assistance towards the Club.

The ceremony ended with a special performance from Choosen 3 band, followed by formal declaration of the tournament by kicking the opening ball by the Chief Guest.  The program was attended by Administrative Officers, other Government officials and leaders of Tobu Area.