T A N G L E I F E S T I VA L
31st January to
13th February, 2016
Venue: Tangleibung Ground,
Oinam
(formal review)
by Lukhendro Keisham
Tanglei
Festival 2016 was held from 31st January to 13th
February, 2016 with the formal closing day held on 6th March. The
opening ceremony was graced by Mr. Laishram Radhakishor Singh (Ex –
Minister, Oinam Assembly Constituency), Mr. Nongthombam Biren Singh (M.L.A,
Heingang Assembly Constituency), Mr. Oinam Budhi Singh (Chairperson,
Oinam Nagar Panchayat) and Mr. Soibam Priyokumar Singh (Vice
Chairperson, Oinam Nagar Panchayat) as President, Chief Guest and Guest of
Honours respectively. With the opening of Tanglei Festival 2016 the chief guest
of the day Mr. N. Biren Singh also
inaugurated the TANGLEI CUP 2016, seven – a – side football tournament and INSCRIVION,
a photo exhibition which is a part of the festival.
As a part of the
festival the Oinam Badminton Association
organized a one day TANGLEI BADMINTON TOURNAMENT at Thambal Marik College’s Indoor
Hall. The association plans to make the tournament bigger in the coming
editions. Prizes were also distributed on the same day. Mr Waikhom David Singh
(President of Thambal Marik College’s Governing Body) and Mr. Oinam Bikram Singh
(Chairperson of Thambal Marik College’s Governing Body) were the President and
Chief Guest of the badminton event respectively.
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| Pana Mukna as a part of the Indigenous Games & Sports |
The INDIGENOUS
SPORTS DAY was held on 7th
February, 2016. On the day a Pana Mukna was played between Khangabok Pana and Mayang Imphal Pana in which the former won the game 9 – 5 with 1 tie.
The Mukna was conducted under the supervision of All Manipur Mukna Association. Mr. Sorokhaibam Tomba Singh (Retd.
Z.E.O of Thoubal District), Mr. Bijoy Laitonjam (Principal of
The comprehensive School Oinam), Mr. Oinam Bikram Singh (Chairman of
Thambal Marik College’s Governing Body) and Mr. Yelam Ramananda Singh
(Advocate and Member, Bar Council of Manipur) graced the day as President,
Chief Guest and Guest of Honours respectively.
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| Mr. Kumar Kabui, khunlakpa of Oinam Kabui Khun |
Trade stalls
entitled POTPHAM LEIKAI were also set up at the venue. It includes
handloom & handicraft, electronics, sports accessories, clothing, etc. Food
and snacks stalls are also included among the stalls.
A free medical
camp was conducted on 11th
February entitled HEALTH BAR. It is a part of the
health and wellness event of the festival. The camp was conducted by a team of
doctors, nurses and crew of Shija Hospital & Research Institution (SHRI), Imphal. Around 600 individuals
from Oinam and the surrounding areas turn up for consultation. Free medicines
were also distributed by the various pharmacies located at Oinam.
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| Inaugurating INSCRIVION, the photo exhibition |
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| Tanglei Cup |
Matches of
TANGLEI CUP, seven – a – side football tournament were simultaneously conducted
daily at the venue during the festival. Altogether sixteen teams took part in
the tournament. The teams include F.C.B
of Bishnupur, S.S.S.F.C of Singjamei, THALES of Yaiskul, T.R.U.G.P.U.C of
Nambol, S.F.C of Sanjenbam, F.C.P of Ima Keithel, E.S.O of Bamdiar, T.F.T (A)
of Oinam, Y.A.D.A of Kangsoibi Mapal, T.F.T (B) of Oinam, K.S.Y.C of
Hiyangthang, Y.S.W.A of Utlou, K.P.F.C of Kha Potshangbam, M.F.C of Moirang,
I.C.C.I of Irengbam and L.A.S.H.A.L
of Leimapokpam all from the state. The first day of Quarter Final Matches
of the tournament on 8th of
February was graced by Mr. Waikhom Meipak Singh (Ex –
President of Bishnupur District Indian National Congress) as President and Dr.
Thounaojam Nabakishor Singh (D.M.O Bishnupur & Chief Functionary of
LCHEDA) as the Chief Guest. Day Two of the Quarter Final Matches was graced by Mr.
Thingbaijam Swarankumar Singh (Social Scientist & Teacher of Oinam
Govt. Boys High School), Mr. Col. Sanjay Rawat (Comanding
Officer of 1/5 Gorkha Regiment of Khoirakpan Pump House) and Mr.
N. Tikendra Singh (Sub – Inspector of CDO Bishnupur) as President,
Chief Guest and Guest of Honour respectively on 9th, February.
Semi Final
Matches of Tanglei Cup was held on 11th
February with Mr. Sorokhaibam Chandramani Singh (Proprietor of Capital
Electronic) and Mr. Oinam Chaoba Meetei (Researcher & Social Scientist) and
Mr.
S. Kishorjit Singh (Sub Inspector of CDO Bishnupur) as President, Chief
Guest and Guest of Honour of the day respectively.
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| Guest |
The official
closing day of the festival was held on 6th
March, 2016 with Dr. Irengbam Ibohanbi Singh (M.L.A
of Oinam Assembly Constituency & Opposition Leader of Manipur Assembly), Mr.
Govindas Konthoujam (Minister of Commerce & Industry, Veterinary
& Animal Husbandry and Sericulture, Manipur) and Councillors of Oinam Nagar
Panchayat as President, Chief Guest and Guest of Honours respectively. Shiv
Seva Samiti of Oinam presented the opening song of the function. The
final match of the Tanglei Cup was played on the day between T.F.T (A) of Oinam
and E.S.O of Bamdiar. At the match E.S.O defeated T.F.T (A) with 6 to 2 goals. The
winning team walk away with Rs.50, 000/- and the runner with Rs.30, 000/- cash
as prizes. The winning prize of Tanglei Cup 2016 was sponsored by Irom
Ajitkumar Singh, an employee of Manipur State Power Distribution
Company Limited in the name of his grandmother - in - law, Mrs. Oinam Kaboklei Devi
and the runner’s by Oinam Sports Association.
Before the final
match a veteran football friendly was held among the veterans of Oinam. As a
part of the women’s event a tug – o – war match was held. All winners and
participants were honored with humble cash prizes.
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| Women Tug - O - War Teams |
Club
Muzik Events, Impact TV, E-Pao.Net and
Oinam Official were the event, television, online and page partners
respectively. The official event page is www.facebook.com/TangleiFestival.
The TOWN DAY and WOMEN DAY were dropped by the organisers on unavoidable
circumstances. But as to keep up with exclusive events for women and the town
the women’s tug – o – war and the veteran football match were included among
the closing day’s events. The closing day witnessed a jam packed crowds from
neighboring towns and villages of Oinam.
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| INSCRIVION, photo exhibition |
It was truly a
festivity to explore, initiate and promote the indiginuity of the state. The
original games and sports of the indigenous people of Manipur see a new
daylight here. Not any entertainment nor cultural programmes were held during
the festival. Various organizations in the state boycotted such events due to
the ongoing board exams in the state. From the point of the organizers the
festival was a huge success.
ORGANIZED BY
Oinam Sports ssociation
ORGANIZING TEAM
Mr. Lukhendro Keisham as Organising Secretary
Mr. Priyojit Konthoujam as Supervisor de Tanglei Cup
Mr. Inaoshing Oinam as Supervisor de Ground Maintenance
Mr. Bishan Laishram as Supervisor de Participating Football Teams
Mr. Sadananda Oinam & Shyamananda Keisham as Supervisors de Inscrivion
Mr. Homen Panchaimauym as Supervisor de Pana Mukna
Mr. Surjit Konthoujam as Supervisor de Veteran Football Match
Mr. Shankar Mutum as Member
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