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Army Organized Football Tournament a Success


‘Security Force Headquarters - East Challenge Trophy
’ football tournament with 14 teams concluded recently with Vakarai Green Star Sports Club and Eravur Young Star Sports Club entering the final fray.

Organized by 231, 232 and 233 Brigade troops of 23 Division, the final match was played at Batticaloa Shivananda Vidyalayam ground in the presence of a large gathering. However, footballers in Eravur Young Star Sports Club claimed the trophy, beating the rival by 2-1 goals. 

Security Force Commander-East and Prof Ketinan Kovinda Raja, Vice Chancellor of the Eastern University   attended the occasion as Chief Guests and gave away the trophies to the winners. Mr Alisahir Maulana, Mayor of Eravur, Mr V. Indran, Deputy Inspector General of the Police for Batticaloa, senior officers and many civilians watched the final match.