The District Public Relations Officer (DPRO), Mon, organised its Second Carrom Championship 2026 at the DPRO Office on October 9, promoting team spirit, camaraderie and healthy interaction among colleagues.

EAC Mon Shekhozo Vero, NCS, graced the occasion as special guest and expressed appreciation to the DPRO for organising the tournament. He said such events go beyond games, bringing people together, strengthening team spirit and fostering positive relationships among colleagues.

Vero observed that sports and recreation play an important role in both professional and personal life, providing opportunities for colleagues to interact beyond their work desks and build lasting friendships. He encouraged participants to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship, stressing that while winning is important, participation, enjoyment and togetherness matter most.

Highlighting the role of the Information and Public Relations Department, Vero described the DPRO office as a window through which people see the district. He said the department’s responsibility extends beyond disseminating information to building public understanding and fostering trust between the Government and the people.

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Citing the recent landslides in Mon, he recalled how information disseminated by the DPRO proved life-saving when communication networks were unavailable. He subsequently declared the tournament open.

The programme was chaired by M. Pelih, Information Assistant, Mon. Shiklong, LDA, Mon, pronounced the invocation, while Phuklu, HA, Mon, delivered the welcome address. A special song was presented by David, MTS, Tobu.

DPRO Mon Meyisusu Jamir delivered the vote of thanks and distributed the prizes.

In the singles category, Nyangpong emerged as champion, while Phukhin secured the runner-up position. In the doubles category, Meyisusu Jamir and A. David Konyak won the title, while Yokngeng and John Konyak finished as runners-up.