Jowai, Nov 15: The 8th U Kiang Nangbah Memorial Inter Office Football Tournament 2021 organised by the Meghalaya State Government Employees’ Federation, Jaiñtia Unit, kicked-off at Kiang Nangbah Stadium, Dongmihsngi Ladthadlaboh Jowai on Monday.

Before the tournament began, the District  Sport Officer, West Jaiñtia Hills, K Passah as the chief guest wished the organisers and wished the departments the best.

He also urged upon parents to encourage their children to work on their talents because all children are not the same because in today’s world sports can also help earn a livelihood.

On Monday, the opening match was played between Soil & Water Conservation and PWD where the former won by 3-1.

The goals for Soil and Water Conservation were scored by Damitrius Nongtdu (46 mins & 61mins) and Kerbasius Suchiang (74 mins), while the goal for PWD was scored by Lewansa oo Laloo.