TSP Open Night Football Tournament Concludes with Grand Final & Closing Ceremony

THE FINAL match and closing ceremony of the TSP Open Night Football Tournament, organised in aid of the TSP Complex Project, was successfully held at Green Hills Turf, Mata Mualtam, on 18 February 2026 at around 6 pm. The atmosphere was lively and joyful as players and spectators gathered to witness the grand finale of the much-awaited tournament.

The programme concluded with a solemn closing prayer offered by Pastor Dr. Kammuanmung, Executive Director of Thangkhal Baptist Church (ABA), Manipur, seeking God’s blessings upon the organisers, players, and the future of the TSP Complex Project.

The tournament had earlier commenced on 2 February 2026, with the participation of 32 talented teams from various villages. For more than two weeks, the ground was filled with excitement, sportsmanship, and healthy competition.

The final match was a closely contested and thrilling encounter between Pogba Gang and Hidden Valley. Both teams displayed remarkable skill and determination. After a tight fight, Pogba Gang emerged victorious with a narrow 3–2 win, while Hidden Valley finished as worthy runners-up.

The champions were awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000, and the runners-up received Rs 30,000. Individual excellence was also recognised. Mr Ngamlaljohn of LFA Under-18 secured the Top Scorer award. Mr Johnte of Hidden Valley was honoured as the Best Player, while Mr Biakgoumuan of Pogba Gang received the Best Goalkeeper award for his outstanding performance.

The evening was gracefully compered by two energetic Thangkhal youths, Mr Malsawm Thangkhal and Miss Sharon Thangkhal, who conducted the programme with confidence and elegance.

The event was graced by Shri Chinlunthang, Hon’ble MLA of 60-Singngat (ST) A/C, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Samuel Tongminlen Lhungdim, SDO Singngat, as the Guest of Honour. Shri Mung Khen Tuang served as the Functional President, and Shri MG Muanlal Thangkhal acted as the Chief Host.

Special invitees included representatives from Thangkhal Tribe Organisation (TTO), Thangkhal Youth Organisation (TYO), Thangkhal Literature Society (TLS), various Thangkhal Chiefs, Shri Suanlian, Proprietor of Green Hills Resort, and Pu Kappi Thangkhal, a well-known Zomi Fins singer.

The Chief Guest and the Special Guests were warmly honoured with a beautiful memento and the traditional Thangkhal shawl as a mark of deep respect and appreciation. The gesture reflected our rich cultural heritage and heartfelt gratitude for their gracious presence and encouragement.

Overall, the tournament concluded on a successful and inspiring note, strengthening unity, encouraging young talent, and contributing meaningfully towards the noble cause of the TSP Complex Project.

18 February 2026
Presidential Speech

1. Amasa in TSP Open Night Football Tournament (In Aid of TSP Complex Project) Day 1 ni, Feb 2, 2026 apat tuzan Final Match chiangtan zang thei lai dia damna leh hunpha hung pia i biak Pasian tung ah kipakthu igen ahi.

2.Tua le tunitak TSP Complex Project tawh kisai fundraise in Open Night Football Tournament FINAL MATCH & Closing Ceremony Vaiguan ah

i) Chief Guest: Pu Chinlunthang, Hon'ble MLA 60-Singngat AC,

ii) Guest of Honour Pu Samuel Tongminlen Lhungdim, SDO Singngat,

iii) Functional President Pu Mung Khen Tuang, Social Worker leh

iv) Chief Host Pu MG Muanlal, Social Worker, amau teng teng ban ah

Special Invitees ah hung pang sak

i) Pu Suanlian, Proprietor Green Hills Resort,

ii) Thangkhal Tribe Organisation (TTO GHQ)

iii) Thangkhal Youth Organisation (TYO GHQ)

iv) Thangkha Literature Society (TLS)

v). Thangkhal khua hausa tuam tuam tuzan Vaiguan hung uap teng teng ban ah Final Match a kimawl diing Hidden Valley leh Pogba Gang, ban ah khuakim, khuapaam, leh mun tuam tuam apat tunitak program hung uap teng teng na un pi un TSP GHQ sik-le-taang in VAIDAWNNA Chibai ku'ng buk ahi.

3. Adiak in tunitak a azahtakhuai guest a hung pan sak teng teng in TSP te chialna, na hun manpha te uh tawh ngai khok tak a tuzan ka Vaiguan uh nu'ng uap ziak ua programme buching ahiman in ka KIPAKNA uh asaang diak hi

4. TSP in Sinlai te khualna liuliau ziak in TSP Complex project chih project/mission kanei ua, hih tawh kisai a fundraise ka bawl na uah Day 1 apat tunitan ah hung phungvuh teng teng tung ah kipakthu gen seeng louh ka gen ua, a ban ah hung phungvuh tou zeel di te tung ah zong kipakthu ka gen uhi.

TSP Complex Project tup-le-ngim bang ua, a lawhchin theih leh, a zaal zoudi Thangkhal te chauh ahikei diing a, ikiim ipam a teenpi tribe tuam tuam, khua leh veng tuan tuam te tawh zong a zaalzou khawm diing kahi uhi.

5. Tua leh hih tournament ah team participate 32 apha a, amaute teng teng zong TSP Complex Project phungvuh ahita ua, amaute teng teng tung ah zong kipakthu gen seeng louh ka gen uhi.

6. Ka tawpna diing in tunitak a Final Match hung ki mawlsak diing te Vaidawnna kung bawl sawn sawn a, dam dam a kimawl a, a zou te'n zawh dan siam a, a zoulou ten zong puakdan siam a, TSP te project phungvuhna a hung laksak diing in zong kung ngen sawn sawn ahi.

#Note: TSP GHQ in Sinlai Job aspirant te uh khualna in Coaching Institute tuam tuam te tawh kihoutuak in, TSP recommend na tawh concession hung na bawl sak zel ua, maban ah zong Thangkhal Sinlai job aspirant te khualna tawh Coaching Institute dang dang te houpih touh zeel a, Thangkhal Sinlaite hung concession na diing un kung bawl theih sun sun uh chi'n pan theih dan dan in kana pangtou zeel diing uhi.

Ka thugen hichiangtan in ka zou diing. Lungdam ing.

~ Lianminthang, President

Thangkhal Sinlai Pawlpi (TSP GHQ)

Manipur

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