PURBAK, Nov 26: The maiden “Christmas Volley Ball Tournament 2017”, organised by the Baptist Church Jia in Lower Dibang Valley district got underway on Sunday.
Formally inaugurated by 8th Bukkong ZPM, Starson Saring, the tournament has over 18 teams vying for the winner’s trophy.
Saring congratulated the Baptist Church Jia for showing an exemplary display of secularism, merry making and bringing out sports talent in the youths.
He also donated an amount of Rs 51000 for the smooth conduct of the tournament.
Colourful cultural programmes were also displayed in the inaugural function.
