Manipur, May 8 -- Tamenglong Battalion of Assam Rifles conducted Athletics meets at Thiulon village in Tousem subdivision of Tamenglong district and Savio High School in Awangkhul in Noney district on Tuesday.

The events were conducted on account of the World Athletics Day to promote sport and its values of participation, unity, peace and fair play, as per the Assam Rifles adjutant. More than 500 people were a part of the event.

At Savio High School Awangkhul village, the event commenced with a march past by the students and culminated with a volleyball match. Various other events like 100 metre dash, shot put, football match and long jump were also organised as part of the conduct.

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