Defending Champion Hmar FC defeated in Tamchon Football Final

New Delhi, Nov 30, 2014 – The much-anticipated final match of the 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament between defending champions Hmar FC and the formidable Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) FC kicked off on Saturday evening (Nov 30) at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. The stadium was filled with thousands of enthusiastic football fans from the national capital, all eager to witness the thrilling showdown.

The closing ceremony was graced by Omkarmal Ketia, Joint Secretary of Sports (YAS) and a representative from the Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s office, along with several dignitaries, including Anil Sharma, BJP-MLA, RK Puram (Delhi), Ram Muivah, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of Manipur, Haukhum Hauzel, IAS (retd), former Chief Secretary of Mizoram, Suakzathang Nunthuk, IRS, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Noida (UP), and others.

The match began with a ceremonial kick from the chief guest, marking the start of an intense contest. In the first half, SSPP FC (Paite Students' Welfare Association) dominated possession but was unable to convert their efforts into goals. A close attempt came when an SSPP player’s shot was blocked by Hmar’s goalkeeper, only for the rebound to fly over the crossbar. Despite Hmar’s best efforts, they couldn’t break through SSPP’s well-organized defense.

The first half ended in a tense stalemate, showcasing remarkable teamwork and ball passing from SSPP. Hmar, however, remained strong near the goal, promising a fierce second half.

The second half brought a thrilling display of football. Paukhongam (Jersey No. 12) of SSPP FC scored the opening goal in the 77th minute, sending the SSPP supporters into ecstatic celebrations. But Hmar responded quickly; Thomson (Jersey No. 10) equalized in the 86th minute, bringing the match level at 1-1. With no further goals in regular time, the match went into extra time.

In extra time, both teams pushed forward, but neither could score. The turning point came when an SSPP player was fouled in the penalty area, awarding them a penalty kick. With fans holding their breath, the penalty kick was taken—only for the ball to soar over the crossbar, much to the relief of Hmar supporters.

The match moved to a penalty shoot-out, with Hmar FC taking the first shot, which was successfully converted. SSPP answered with a goal of their own. The shoot-out continued with both teams alternating goals, but in the end, Hmar FC emerged victorious with a 6-5 score in the shoot-out after a dramatic final save by Hmar’s goalkeeper.

This victory marks a second consecutive title for Hmar FC. If they win again next year, the trophy will be theirs permanently. From 2014, Delhi Dynamos FC will sponsor Hmar FC once again.

Individual Awards:

• Best Coach: Israel, Coach of Senapati FC
• Top Scorer: K Lalrintluanga of SSPP FC (8 Goals)
• Best Defender: Daniel Hmar of Hmar FC
• Best Goalkeeper: Prem Kumar of Senapati FC
• Best Manager: K.G. Jaojian, Manager of Zeliangrong FC
• Player of the Tournament: Ngurneilal Sanate of Hmar FC

Prize Distribution:

• Runners-Up (SSPP FC): Rs 3 Lakhs
• Champions (Hmar FC): Rs 5 Lakhs
• Third-Place (Hornbill FC): Rs 2 Lakhs for their victory over Senapati FC, with a 1-0 score, courtesy of Daya Elangbam's goal in the 29th minute.

Entertainment:
The audience was treated to performances by Red Light Passengers, Roslyn Lalumpui, Maker Kashung, and Khanthing Shimray. The Lion Dance of Sikkim and Bihu Dance of Assam also captured the crowd's attention during the closing ceremony.

Tournament Overview:
Sixteen Northeast teams competed for the prestigious trophy from November 29-30, 2014. The tournament, organized annually by the Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi, honors the memory of late RN Tamchon, an IPS officer and former Additional Commissioner of Delhi Police, who passed away in 2006. The event’s theme, “Fairplay, Unity, Friendship, and Understanding,” reflects the legacy of Tamchon’s contributions to both his community and the sport.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
THE MIZORAM POST | MANIPUR CHRONICLE | ZOGAM TODAY

 

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Hmar FC in Tamchon Football Final ah SSPP zou hamham

New Delhi, Nov 30, 2014  — India khopi New Delhi a um Northeast mite’n a gen minthang ule a ngalah mama uh 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament final match Dr Ambedkar Stadium ah mipi asa’ng asim maiah Kiginni (Nov 30) nitah lam dah 7PM in ningkum a champion latu Hmar FC leh SSPP FC-te champion trophy ding kituh in bawngtal kisih bang mai uhi.

Chief guest a kisam Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal hing tel theisih nanleh, Omkarmal Ketia, Joint Secretary, Sports (YAS) in chief guest hina toh closing ceremony uop hi. Tuobanah  Anil Sharma, BJP-MLA, RK Puram (Delhi), Ram Muivah, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of Manipur, Haukhum Hauzel, IAS (retd), former Chief Secretary of Mizoram, Suakzathang Nunthuk, IRS, Commissioner of Customs & Central Excise, Noida (UP), DoNER a director tuo Dr K Guite leh Atul Basumatary, J Lhungdim, IDAS, former Planning Advisor for NEC (tulle a Principal Integrated Financial Advisor, Army Ordinance), Langkhanpau Guite, Chairman, ADC Churachandpur (Manipur), Jimmy Carter (English Premier League), former FA Cup, League Cup (1993) & European Cup Winners’ Cup (1994), leh Albert Rampal, Bundesliga Sports Agent (Germany) te’n uop uhi.

Abul apat in Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) te’n Hmar FC-te attack pai ngal ua hinanleh deibang in goal a khum theisih uhi. Alangkhat ah Hmar FC-te jong maimai ahisih ua, amau pen thagum hat toh let a thuoh jieh un alangte din hasatna bangtan hiei umdia gintat ahi. SSPP player-te kimawl dan ki-pass dan leh kilungtuah dan un mipite a lungkim sah mama mai. SSPP fans-te (supporters) jong a honpi in Banner khai in a toukhawm ua, tualeh a gei a Hmar fans-te jong Banner lianpi ‘Takchapa Hmar FC’ kichi khai in tou ua, kikou juajua mai uhi. First-half sung SSPP in nehzaw ua, Hmar-te pe’n a jauhuoina khat ahileh goal mai ah siam deuhse a bang ua, tuachin goal attack pen SSPP goalie adia jauhuai ahi. Ahi’n SSPP goalie khu confi mama mai a, goal tampi lungsahlou in mat banah bengkhe jiahjiah hi. First-half ah goal koima’n khum lou.

Second-half hing kipat in, Hmar te’n thakhat in ang nehsim phiel uhi. SSPP te’n jong goal thumvei chiang tahin missed kha uh. Hmar te’n jong goal nihvei missed. SSPP player Paukhongam (Jersey No 12) in goal khat 77th minute in hing khum a, tuachi’n SSPP lamte dungdung dangdang sain kipahtahin kikou jengjung uhi. Tuazou sawtlou hun beina dia minute 4 chouh umlai in Hmar FC player Thomson (Jersey No 10) in goal khat hing khumlut phut a, Hmar FC supporter-te field sungah hing tailut zungzung ta mai uhi. Tuachi’n security leh volunteer te’n mipi adiehin Hmar fans-te leh SSPP fans-te touna mai ah duty puolog ta uhi. Tuakawmkal ah mi bangjat hiei khat a group in ana kihaau uh chithu zong kiza hi. Bangma serious tahtah chu um samlou! NE-mite kisuhkhawmna ah chu kihauna um jeuhjeuh himai, iplou in!

Hmar leh SSPP goal 1-1 in full-time (90 mins) bei a, tuazou in Extra Time ah hing kimawl uhi.

Theitawp suo in kimawl ua, goal khumzaw sa’ng a umsih. SSPP player khat Hmar defender-pa’n penalty huangsungah pehpua (foul) kha a, referee in penalty pia a, mipite hing pataau ta mai uhi. Ajieh hunla bei kuan hita, goal khum penpen a jou a hing um didan in ang um hi. Tuajiehin mipite pataau jaah uhi. SSPP te jong pataau! Hmar te jong pataau! SSPP player khatin penalty peh a, kineplou bangtahin Hmar-te goalpost tungah a leng vengvung a, SSPP fans-te kapdeh phialin pawna tah mai in kikou uh. A tawptanin goal kikhum ta sih uhi. Tuachi’n penalty shoot-out a hing hita.

Penalty Shoot ah Hmar FC leh SSPP FC apat mi 7 chiat in penalty peh uhi.  Hmar FC in peh masa a, goal khat khum ngal, SSPP in jong khum. A 2-na ah Hmar in khum kia, hinanleh Hmar goalie in SSPP penalty pe’n man kha chet (save), A 3-na ah, goal kikhum tuo. A 4-na ah Hmar in over a pe’h, SSPP in khum (tami a pehpa ahileh SSPP goalkeeper ahi). A 5-na leh 6-na ah khum tuotuo uhi. Atawp-na ah Hmar in khum a, hinanleh SSPP FC adi’n mangsia toh akibang tamai hi. Ajieh SSPP in penalty a pe’hleh Hmar goalkeeper in ana dangkhia (save) khia laijang hi. Tuakhu mittui luan theina kham ahing hita a, SSPP in 5-6 in Hmar FC in leelloh uhi.

Hmar FC in ningkum in jong champion la ua, tua toh a kijom a anih veina ahita, kumkia chia a la kia ule, trophy pen akitan den thei ding uhi. SSPP FC ahile tutung a sa’ng a tun pen kum uh akichi hi. Tutung SSPP FC-te play pen et nuom huai mama mai hi. Miteng in Hmar FC sa’ngin SSPP FC siamzaw chi uhi.

Tamchon Football ah First Prize ahileh Rs 5 lakh plus Trophy, Medal leh Certificate ahi a, Second Prize Rs 3 Lakh (Trophy+Medal+Certficate), Third Prize ahileh Rs 2 Lakh.  Quarter finalists – KSL (Kangleicha Sanaroi Lup) FC, Wung United, Sikkim FC, Zeliangrong FC leh Senapati FC in Rs 25000 chiet sa’ng uhi.  Quarter finalist prize pen J. Lhungdim, IDAS in hawmkhia hi.

Individual winners ah Senapati FC coach Israel in Best Coach hina la a, Top Scorer (8 Goals) ah K Lalrintluanga (SSPP FC), Best Defender Daniel Hmar (Hmar FC), Best Goalkeeper Prem Kumar (Senapati FC) leh Best Manager K.G Jaojian (Manager, Zeliangrong FC) hina la uhi. Tami prize pen Suakzathang Nunthunk, IRS in hawmkhia hi. Hmar FC player Ngurneilal Sanate in Player of the Tournament (Best Player) mu a, tami prize pen Jimmy Carter (English Premier League) in hawmkhia hi.

Champion (Hmar FC) trophy leh runners-up (SSPP) trophy pen Ram Muivah, IAS in hawm hi.

Kiginni’a Closing Ceremony masang in Third-place (2nd runners up) title kituhna ah Hornbill FC in Senapati (Nagaland) FC goal khat maimai in zou. Hornbill player Daya Elangbam in goal khat 29th minute in khum hi.

Closing Ceremony ah Red Light Passengers (Band), Roslyn Lalumpui, Maker Kashung leh Khanthing Shimray te’n zaila ngaitah toh mipite awi ua,  The Lion Dance (Sikkim) leh Bihu Dance (Assam) te munuam huai mama mai hi.

Tukum 29-30 November sungin team 16 Tamchon Trophy kituh uhi. Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi ten RN Tamchon theizingna dia North-East Tamchon Football Tournament kum teng a kibawl, 2007-kum a ana pat khiet uh ahi. Tami tournament thupi (theme) ahileh “Fairplay, Unity, Friendship and Understanding” ahi.  Tamchon kichi ahileh Ukhrul a Khadang khuo mi, IPS officer ahi a, Delhi Police ah kum 7 sung Additional Commissioner of Police ana sem ngai hi. Azi Valleygreen leh atanu-le-atapa 2006 kum-in ana mualliam san hi.

Pic: White Jersey (Hmar FC)  and Red Jersey (SSPP)

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal, Joint Editor, ZOGAM TODAY

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Gurgaon’s New Nodal Officer interacts with Community Leaders for Safety & Cultural Integration

Gurgaon, Nov 28, 2014 – Shri Surinder Singh, recently appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) and Nodal Officer for the North-East (NE) community in Gurgaon, met with representatives from the North East Support Centre and Helpline (NESCH) and village elders of Sikendarpur to address concerns regarding the safety and security of the NE community.

During the meeting, the NESCH team highlighted various challenges faced by NE residents in Gurgaon, emphasizing concerns related to safety, security, and discrimination. In response, Singh assured the group that he would personally inspect areas with a significant NE population to address any safety issues effectively.

“We have also requested a meeting with officials at Sector 29 Police Station to further discuss these concerns,” stated members of the NESCH team.

As a gesture of collaboration, the village elders proposed organizing a “North-East Festival” to encourage cultural exchange between locals and NE residents, believing that such an event would foster unity and mutual understanding.

“I am newly posted here and will prioritize inspections in Sikendarpur and Chakkarpur, where a significant number of NE residents live,” assured DCP Singh, reaffirming his commitment to the cause. 

The meeting was attended by four members of the NESCH team, including Thangminlen Hangshing, Matthew Kamei, Edward Kamsiantung Zou, and Bruce K. Thangkhal (Media Incharge), along with seven local village elders. The discussion laid the foundation for future engagement between the NE community and local authorities.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Media Incharge
North East Support Centre & Helpline
New Delhi

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Hmar FC and SSPP FC to Face Off in Tamchon Football Final

New Delhi, Nov 27, 2014 — The 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament, which began at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on November 18, is set to conclude on November 29.

On the final day, Senapati FC and Hornbill FC will compete for third place at 3:00 PM, while Hmar FC and SSPP FC will face off in the grand finale at 6:00 PM.

Here are the semi-final results compiled by our correspondent in New Delhi:

SEMI-FINALS - 27th November 2014

First Match:

• Hmar FC 1-0 Senapati FC

Second Match:

• SSPP FC 1-0 Hornbill FC

THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF

• Senapati FC vs Hornbill FC
• 3:00 PM, 29th November 2014

CLOSING CEREMONY & FINAL MATCH

• Hmar FC vs SSPP FC
• 6:00 PM, 29th November 2014

Chronological Records of the North-East Tamchon Football Tournament:

Year - Winner - Runners Up

2007 - Wung United - DMZP

2008 - Zeliangrong FC - Hmar FC

2009 - Wung United - Chandel United

2010 - DMZP - Hmar FC

2011 - KSL - Zeliangrong FC

2012 - Zeliangrong FC - Hmar FC

2013 - Hmar FC - KSL

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal, New Delhi

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8th NE TAMCHON FOOTBALL TORPHY | SEMI FINAL

8^th NORTH-EAST TAMCHON FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2014
SEMI FINAL

27th November 2014 at Dr Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi

Semi Final Match 1: Hmar FC vs Senapati FC (10:30 AM - 1:00 PM)

Semi Final Match 2: SSPP FC vs Hornbill FC (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

 

THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF

11:00AM, 29^th November 2014

 

FINAL MATCH

6:00PM, 29^th November 2014

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Fifth Day Results of the Tamchon Football Tournament

New Delhi, Nov 22, 2014 — On the fifth day of the 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium on Saturday, four exciting matches took place.

In the first match, Zeliangrong FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Senapati FC, with Christopher (Jersey No. 7) scoring the only goal of the match in the 55th minute.

In the second match, Nirvana Rhinos FC triumphed over Burhangkha Bodo FC with a 2-1 victory in a closely contested match. Marten (Jersey No. 2) opened the scoring for the Rhinos in the 13th minute, and Can (Jersey No. 11) added another goal in the 53rd minute. Despite a 68th-minute goal by Naithav Basumatary (Jersey No. 10) for Burhangkha Bodo, Nirvana Rhinos maintained their lead until the final whistle.

The third match of the day between Siamsinpawlpi FC (SSPP) and the host team Wung United FC turned out to be the most thrilling encounter. The game saw both teams battling intensely, with passionate support from the fans. Wung United had more possession in the first half, but SSPP’s defenders thwarted their attempts, and Wung United’s strikers missed two close opportunities. Despite this, the first half ended goalless.

The second half started with Wung United pushing forward, but their efforts failed to result in a goal. SSPP's passing was sharp, creating tension among the supporters. In the 43rd minute, after a chaotic scramble in the penalty area, SSPP’s captain, G Hausuanpau (Jersey No. 7), scored a brilliant goal that sealed the match 1-0 in favor of SSPP. Wung United tried hard to equalize but was unable to break through SSPP’s defense.

In the last match of the day, Nyishi FC defeated Arunachal FC 3-0. Poge Toshin (Jersey No. 14) scored two goals in the 25th and 36th minutes, while Gyanher (Jersey No. 9) added another in the 43rd minute to secure the win.

Matches to be played on 23rd November 2014:

• Sikkim FC vs Garo Warrior (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)
• Hornbill FC vs Asud FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)
• KSL FC vs DMFC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)
• Hmar FC vs Muvanlai FC (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

Matches at Jamia Millia Islamia University:

• Arunachal FC vs SSPP FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)
• Burhangkha Bodo FC vs Senapati FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)
• Zeliangrong FC vs Nirvana Rhinos FC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)
• Wung United FC vs Nyishi FC (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

Quarterfinals (24th November 2014)

• First Match: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Quarterfinals (25th November 2014)

• First Match: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Semi-finals (27th November 2014)

• First Match: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Third Place Play-off (29th November 2014)

• 11:00 AM

Final Match (29th November 2014)

• 6:00 PM

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RESULTS OF TODAY (NOVEMBER 22, 2014)

8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament

Date: 22nd November 2014
Venue: Dr. Ambedkar Stadium

Match 1:

• Senapati FC 1-0 Zeliangrong FC
• Goal Scorer: Christopher (Jersey No. 7) - 55th minute

Match 2:

• Nirvana Rhinos FC 2-1 Burhangkha Bodo FC
• Goal Scorers for NRFC:
  • Marten (Jersey No. 2) - 13th minute
  • Can (Jersey No. 11) - 52nd minute
• Goal Scorer for BBFC:
  • Naithav (Jersey No. 10) - 68th minute

Match 3:

• SSPP FC (Siamsinpawlpi) 1-0 Wung United FC
• Goal Scorer:
  • G Hausuanpau (Captain/Jersey No. 7) - 43rd minute

Match 4:

• The Nyishi FC 3-0 Arunachal FC
• Goal Scorers for Nyishi FC:
  • Poge Toshin (Jersey No. 14) - 25th & 36th minute
  • Gyanher (Jersey No. 9) - 43rd minute

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal, New Delhi

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Today: The 8th North-East Tamchon Football Trophy Results

Venue: Dr Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi

Date: 21st Nov 2014

RESULTS

1. KSL FC 11-0 GARO WARRIOR

2. HORNBILL FC 1-1 MUVANLAI FC

3. HMAR FC 6-0 ASUD FC

4. SIKKIM FC 2-1 DELHI MIZO FC

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COMPLAINTS STATUS OF NE PEOPLE AT DELHI (till 21-11-2014)

Total Call Received  = 872.

Crime related Calls = 666.

FIR registered During 2014 (till 21-11-2014) = 232.

(Only 74 FIRs registered in 2013 at Delhi by NE people.)

District Wise Complaints Summary :-
1.  South = 268.
2.  South East  = 55.
3.  North West = 45.
4.  South West = 41.
5.  North = 39.
6.  West  = 33.
7.  East   = 20..
8.  Central = 16.
9.  New Delhi = 15.
10. Outer  = 10.
11. North East = 6.

Others 

1. Crime & Railway  = 8.
2. Out of Delhi  = 8.
    Total  = 564.

POLICE STATION WISE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED:-
1. Vasant Vihar  = 61.
2. Sufdarjung Enclave = 49.
3. Kotla Mubarakpur = 25.
4. Malviya Nagar = 22.
5. Mukherji Nagar = 21.. 
6. Vasant Kunj (N) = 18.
7. Timar Pur = 17. 
8. Mehrauli/Kuqub Minar = 17.
9. South Campus = 14.
10  Vasant Kunj (S) = 14.
11. Naraina = 13. 
12. Model Town = 12.
13. R.K Puram = 11. 
14. Sunlight Colony  = 10.
15. Saket = 09
16. Hauz Khas = 09.
17. Fatehpur Beri = 08.
18. Shakar Pur = 07.
    others =227 .
    Total = 564.

 LIST OF COMPLAINED WITH CRIME HEAD:-
1. Quarrel = 167.
2. Other  =  187.
3. Eve teasing =  56.
4. Tenant/Landlord Dispute = 32.
5. Theft  = 27.
6. Cyber Crime/(Racial Discrimination through social media etc.) = 22.
7. Kidnapping/Missing   =22.
8. Salary Dispute = 20.
9.  Snatching  = 16.
10. Anti Obscene = 15.
11. Molestation Women = 13.
12. Rape/Attempt To Rape 6/4 = 10 
13.  Murder/Attempt to Murder  4/1= 5.
14. Other Crimes i.e threat/cheating/robbery/burglary/harassment/domestic violence etc.  = 74.

Total = 666.

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Third Day Results of Tamchon Football Tournament

New Delhi, Nov 20, 2014 — The third day of the ongoing 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium witnessed three intense matches on Thursday.

In the opening match, Senapati FC dominated Nirvana Rhinos FC with a resounding 4-0 victory. Dainel Meetei (Jersey No. 19) delivered a hat-trick, scoring in the 23rd, 50th, and 62nd minutes, while Momoi (JN 14) added another goal in the 31st minute. Nirvana Rhinos FC failed to score.

The second match saw the tournament's organizing team, Wung United FC, overpower Arunachal FC with a commanding 5-0 win. Zenith Mashangva (JN 13) opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by two quick goals from Peimingam (JS 16) in the 32nd and 33rd minutes. Mayonsing (JS 24) and Reisangami (JS 7) sealed the victory with goals in the 60th and 70th minutes, respectively. Arunachal FC struggled to make an impact and remained scoreless.

In the final match of the day, SSPP FC (Siamsinpawlpi) triumphed over Nyishi FC with a 2-0 win. The match was highly competitive, with Nyishi FC pushing into the SSPP FC penalty area multiple times, only to be denied by a solid defensive line. Meanwhile, SSPP FC’s sharp strikers and wingers capitalized on opportunities, scoring twice to secure the win.

Upcoming Matches at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium:

November 21, 2014:

KSL FC vs. GARO WARRIOR FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)

HORNBILL FC vs. MUVANLAI (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)

HMAR FC vs. ASUD FC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)

SIKKIM FC vs. DMFC (Mizo) (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

November 22, 2014:

ZELIANGRONG FC vs. SENAPATI FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)

BURHANGKHA BODO vs. NIRVANA RHINOS FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)

WUNG UNITED FC vs. SSPP FC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)

ARUNACHAL FC vs. THE NYISHI FC (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

November 23, 2014:

SIKKIM FC vs. GARO WARRIOR FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)

HORNBILL FC vs. ASUD FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)

KSL FC vs. DMFC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)

HMAR FC vs. MUVANLAI FC (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

Matches at Jamia Millia Islamia University on November 23, 2014:

ARUNACHAL FC vs. SSPP FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)

BURHANGKHA BODO vs. SENAPATI FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)

ZELIANGRONG FC vs. NIRVANA RHINOS FC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)

WUNG UNITED FC vs. THE NYISHI FC (3:00 PM - 4:20 PM)

Knockout Stages:

Quarterfinals:

November 24, 2014

First Match: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

November 25, 2014

First Match: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Semifinals:

November 27, 2014

First Match: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Second Match: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Third-Place Playoff:

November 29, 2014

11:00 AM

Final Match:

November 29, 2014

6:00 PM

 ~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL

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Two Manipuri Boys Found Dead in South Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 20, 2014: In a shocking incident, a 34-year-old Manipuri man was found murdered in Kotla Mubarakpur, South Delhi, on Wednesday night (Nov 19). The victim, identified as Zingran Kengoo, was a PhD scholar from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. He had recently come to Delhi and was staying with his elder brother.

Kengoo, a member of the Tangkhul tribe from Hoomi Village, Ukhrul district, Manipur, was discovered lying in a pool of blood at his residence. His throat had been slit, and his head was nearly severed. A knife was recovered from the scene, but his belongings appeared untouched, according to police reports.

The gruesome discovery was made by the landlord's brother, who found Kengoo’s body and immediately notified the Kotla Mubarakpur police station around 9:30 PM. However, no information was provided to the victim's relatives until 12:53 AM on Thursday.

The police are currently investigating the case, but no arrests have been made yet.

In a separate incident, a 19-year-old Manipuri student, Shunii, was found dead in his room in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Thursday evening. Shunii was a student at Aurobindo College, under Delhi University.

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with either case.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
Media Incharge
North East Support Centre & Helpline
New Delhi

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Second Day Results of the Tamchon Football Trophy

New Delhi, Nov 19, 2014: The second day of the 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament, held at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium on Wednesday, saw some thrilling matches and impressive goal scores.

In the first match, Muvanlai FC (Kuki) dominated ASUD FC (Arunachal) with a resounding 5-0 victory. Muvanlai player Robert (Jersey No. 19) achieved the tournament's first hat-trick, scoring three goals in the 18th, 41st, and 47th minutes. Milen (Jersey No. 11) and Lamthian (Jersey No. 21) added to the tally with goals in the 26th and 65th minutes, respectively.

The second match between KSL FC (Kangleicha Sanaroi Lup) and Sikkim FC ended in a 1-1 draw. KSL's ST Bhutia (Jersey No. 3) opened the scoring in the 39th minute, while Sikkim's TH Roshan (Jersey No. 54) equalized with a goal in the 54th minute.

In the third match, DMFC (Delhi Mizo) delivered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Garo Warrior. Mizo players M. Tungnung (Jersey No. 27) and Isaac (Jersey No. 23) scored in the 27th and 23rd minutes, respectively. Lalthanzama (Jersey No. 2) netted a goal in the 49th minute, followed by C. Boirangtha (Jersey No. 10) in the 65th minute and LM Guite (Jersey No. 18) in the 68th minute. Garo Warrior failed to score.

The fourth match saw Zeliangrong FC take on Burhangkha Bodo FC. Although the Bodos dominated parts of the game and missed three clear chances, the Zeliangrongs secured a 3-0 victory. Keininglung (Jersey No. 10) scored twice, in the 18th and 57th minutes, while Boris (Jersey No. 9) added another goal in the 65th minute. Zeliangrong FC missed a penalty kick but managed to maintain their lead throughout the match.

Upcoming Matches on November 20:

Senapati FC vs Nirvana Rhinos FC (9:30 AM - 10:50 AM)

Wung United vs Arunachal FC (11:20 AM - 12:40 PM)

SSPP FC (Paite) vs The Nyishi FC (1:10 PM - 2:30 PM)

 ~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
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Defending champion Hmar FC draws Hornbill FC in the Opening

The 8^th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament 2014 kicked off amidst the enthusiast crowd here in Dr Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday evening (November 18, 2014) in a glittering ceremony, which was graced by Ranjit Thomas, Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh and Alok Kumar, IPS, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

The tournament has been organised by the Tangkhal Naga Society Delhi (TNSD) under the theme “Fairplay, Unity, Friendship and Understanding”.

The much awaited mega event began with flag hoisting by the chief guest, which was followed by the theme song ‘Go Light Your World’ sung by the choir comprised of five tribes viz. Hmar, Poumei, Rongmei, Paite and Tangkhul.

 

Before the event kicked off special numbers were presented by Blending Chords, Chochon Varah and Christy Vunggohching. The singers rendered soulful songs. The Pung-Cholom dance performed by Manipuri Cultural Troupe and the Bamboo Dance by Hmar Cultural Troupe were an eye-opener for the crowd.

Addressing the gathering TNSD president (officiating) Dr Yuiringam Awungshi said that the tournament intended to bring all the North East in one platform to show cultural, dances and songs apart from football.

The chief guest Ranjit Thomas praised the organizing committee and encouraged the northeasterners saying that North East will be the Jewel of India in the coming days.

 

Yugal Kishore Sharma, President of Delhi Dynamos FC and his team attended the event. “Delhi Dynamos will be associating with the winner of Tamchon tournament,” said Sharma. Delhi Dynamos FC has begun sponsoring the defending Hmar FC some months ago. The president promised to sponsor the team champion  in this tournament.

A total of 16 teams from the Northeast states will lock horns in the tournament till November 29.

The winner will take home the champion trophy along with cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs, medals and certificates. The trophy can be owned by any team who wins consecutively for three years. The runners-up will be awarded medals and certificates along with a cash prize of Rs 3 lakhs and the third place team will get Rs 2 lakhs.

 

In memory of late RN Tamchon, ACP, Delhi Police, the Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi is organising this tournament every year since 2007. RN (Ramnganing) Tamchon was a DANIPS officer, who hailed from Khadang village in Ukhrul district of Manipur. Until his death, he served as Additional Commissioner of Police in Delhi for nine years.

 

Thamchon, unfortunately passed away in 2006 leaving behind his beloved wife, Valleygreen and two little kids – boy and girl. Soon after his death, his wife joined Delhi Police in the rank of Sub Inspector (SI). Both Thamchon and Valleygreen married in 1997.

 After the sixteen participating team took oath administered by the defending champion Hmar FC captain Ngurneilal, the chief guest, guest of honour and officials paid an inspection of the players of Hmar FC and Hornbill FC (Nagaland). 

The inaugural match of Hmar FC and Hornbill FC finally kicked off at around 7.25pm. In the first half, Hmar FC dominated the play. However Hmar FC could not lead goal. Inspite of many attempts made by the Hmar players, no goal strike the net. But something changed in the 20^th minute, when Akhonmei (Jersey No. 7) of Hornbill netted one goal. This led to one-zero in the first half.

 

In the second half the Hornbill played stronger but the Hmars still managed to control the ball. The Hmar players has missed four sure-goals, says James Sanate, Coach of Hmar FC. Though the Hmars attacked Hornbill side, they could not turned into goal. The Hornbill players has also missed three-four shots. Inside D-box, Hornbill players were very dangerous. They, many a times, almost turned the difficult passings into scoring. Hornbill also missed three-four shots.

In the 51^st minute Samuel R. Hmar (Jersey No. 4) strike the ball with his right leg passing from right corner that passed into the goal which the Hornbill goalie could not block it away. The goal equalized the scoring till the end.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Special Correspondent

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8th North East Tamchon Football Trophy Kicks Off in Delhi

Defending Champion Hmar FC Draws Against Hornbill FC

New Delhi, Nov 18, 2014:  The 8th North-East Tamchon Football Tournament began with much enthusiasm at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium on Tuesday evening, November 18. The event was marked by a glittering opening ceremony, graced by Ranjit Thomas, Advocate General of Arunachal Pradesh, as the chief guest, and Alok Kumar, IPS, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police, as the guest of honour.

Organized by the Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi (TNSD), the tournament runs under the theme of “Fairplay, Unity, Friendship, and Understanding.”

The grand event kicked off with the hoisting of the flag by the chief guest, followed by the theme song, Go Light Your World, performed by a choir representing five tribes—Hmar, Poumei, Rongmei, Paite, and Tangkhul.

Before the match commenced, soulful performances were delivered by Blending Chords, Chochon Varah, and Christy Vunggohching. The crowd was also treated to mesmerizing cultural performances, including the Pung-Cholom dance by the Manipuri Cultural Troupe and the Bamboo Dance by the Hmar Cultural Troupe.

In his speech, officiating TNSD president Dr. Yuiringam Awungshi emphasized the tournament's goal of uniting the Northeast not only through football but also through the display of cultural dances and songs.

Chief guest Ranjit Thomas praised the organizing committee and expressed optimism about the future of the Northeast, calling it the “Jewel of India.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma, President of Delhi Dynamos FC, attended the event with his team, announcing that Delhi Dynamos would be partnering with the Tamchon tournament winner. Sharma also revealed that Delhi Dynamos had begun sponsoring the defending champions, Hmar FC, earlier in the year and pledged continued sponsorship for the team that emerges victorious.

A total of 16 teams from the Northeast are competing in the tournament, which will conclude on November 29. The champions will take home the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakhs, medals, and certificates. The trophy will be permanently awarded to any team that wins three consecutive years. The runners-up will receive Rs 3 lakhs, while the third-place team will be awarded Rs 2 lakhs.

The tournament has been held annually since 2007 in memory of late RN Tamchon, an Additional Commissioner of Police who served in Delhi for nine years. RN (Ramnganing) Tamchon, from Khadang village in Ukhrul district of Manipur, passed away in 2006, leaving behind his wife, Valleygreen, and two young children. His wife later joined the Delhi Police as a Sub Inspector.

After the participating teams took their oath, administered by Hmar FC captain Ngurneilal, the chief guest, guest of honour, and officials inspected the players of Hmar FC and Hornbill FC (Nagaland).

The inaugural match between Hmar FC and Hornbill FC kicked off at 7:25 PM. Hmar FC dominated much of the first half, but despite several attempts, no goals were scored. In the 20th minute, Akhonmei (Jersey No. 7) of Hornbill FC netted the first goal, giving his team a 1-0 lead going into halftime.

In the second half, Hornbill FC continued to press, but Hmar FC managed to control the ball and created numerous chances. According to Hmar FC coach James Sanate, his team missed at least four clear goal-scoring opportunities. Hornbill FC also threatened with three or four shots, but their efforts were not converted.

In the 51st minute, Hmar FC’s Samuel R. Hmar (Jersey No. 4) scored with a powerful strike from the right corner, equalizing the game. Despite strong play from both sides, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
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Manipuri film 'Delhi Mellei' released in New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 16, 2014: The highly anticipated Manipuri film "Delhi Mellei," focusing on the experiences of the northeast community in Delhi, premiered at Delhi University's Shankar Lal Auditorium on Saturday.

The screening was organized by the Manipuri Young Minds' Association, Delhi (MYMAD).

"Delhi Mellei" addresses the issue of discrimination faced by people from the Northeast in Delhi. The film's storyline follows the life of a young Manipuri girl, Mellei, who moves to Delhi for her undergraduate studies but becomes entangled in a lifestyle of late-night parties, drinking, and bad habits. She eventually returns to her home state, having failed to meet her parents' expectations. The film delivers a strong message to parents back home, urging them to remain attentive to their children to prevent them from going astray.

The premiere attracted a large audience, with the auditorium packed for both the first and second screenings.

Starring popular Manipuri actors Bonny Sharma and Hijam Bala Devi (who plays Mellei), the film appears poised to resonate strongly with the Northeast community.

"Delhi Mellei" was primarily filmed in locations around Delhi University, including Patel Chest (where the hero resides) and Vijay Nagar Double Story (where Mellei's character lives).

Raju Singh, the production controller, announced that the film was also screened at Chandigarh University on Sunday and will be shown in cities like Hyderabad, Pune, and Bangalore in the coming days.

Directed by Ajit Ningthouja and produced by Bishoya Potshangbam, "Delhi Mellei" began filming in September this year. Despite a modest budget, the film's central theme is expected to make a significant impact on the minds of the Northeast community, especially Manipuris.

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Assamese woman sexually assaulted in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 16, 2014: In a gruesome incident, a newly married Assamese woman residing in Tikri Mundka in Delhi has been allegedly sexually assaulted, police said.

The woman belonging to Assam and her husband were assaulted by four men on November 9.

One of the acussed named Shahjahan sexually assaulted the women by inserting a bamboo stick in her private part. Police source said all the accused has been arrested.

The woman was taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, and 164 CRPC  statement done on Saturday.

Sources also said the condition of the woman is said to be improving.

The accused were arrested under sections 376-D (Intercouse), 323 (Voluntarily caushing hurt), 341 (Wrongful restraint) /506 (Criminal intimidation) and 34 (Common intention) of Indian Penal Code.

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DELHI MELLEI

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Manipur Young Minds Association, Delhi (MYMAD)

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