Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Football Tournament Kicks Off at Wimberlygunj
Wimberlygunj | August 20, 2026 The Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Football League-cum-Knockout Tournament kicked off at the Wimberlygunj Mini Stadium on Thursday, drawing a large gathering of football enthusiasts, players and local residents. The tournament was organised by the Block Congress Committee, Wimberlygunj , under the leadership of Block President Shri A. Khais , with the stated objective of promoting sportsmanship, youth participation and community engagement. Shri Saji Varghese , Chairman of the Minority Department-ANTCC , attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. Addressing the participating players, he encouraged young people to actively pursue sports while emphasising discipline, teamwork and healthy competition. Before the inauguration, the dignitaries paid floral tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Shri Rajiv Gandhi by garlanding his portrait. The inaugural ceremony was attended by several Congress leaders, elected representatives, local ...