IMPHAL, Nov 20: The 5th edition of G Khelchandra Memorial State Level Hockey Tournament commenced today at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal with MLA Th Nandakishore as the chief guest.
In the opening match, YCCIC defeated SYUC by 3-0 in the opening match of the tournament.
Y Chandra scored the first goal for YCCIC in 10th minute of the match. N Sanjoy scored another goal by penalty corner in 48th minute while W Suresh added one more goal in 52nd minute of the match.
MLA Nandakishore and EE L Dhaballo also donated Rs. 10000 and Rs. 5000 respectively to the organizing committee.
MEIRAA will meet UYAC while MPSC will face SYUC in tomorrow’s match of the tournament.