[ Karda Natam ]
DAPORIJO, Dec 3: The central Si-Donyi football competition organized by the festival celebration committee kicked off at outdoor stadium here in Upper Subansiri district on Tuesday.
Peto Dumpum beat Chang Sporting Club 1-0 in the inaugural match.
PWD EE Gem Dopum and AE Tayum Dong attended the opening ceremony.
Dopum urged the participants to play the game in a friendly but competitive manner, maintaining the spirit of true sportsmanship.
Colourful cultural presentation marked the opening ceremony.