Staff Reporter
Dimapur, November 18
With the aim to come together for a cause and bond the odds to support, inform, push-pull each section of the inhabitants envisioning an acceptable arrangement for our society, a three day Volleyball Tournament under the theme “Bonding the Odds” organized by the Drug Demand Reduction Unit (Rehab Centre) and Short Stay Home for Women & Girls under Prodigals’ home got underway today at After Care Centre (Men’s Rehab) Thilixu Village, Dimapur. “In a materialistic world it is difficult to show concern and we do not want to come out of our comfort zone” lamented chief guest Dr. Loso Chalai, Chairman, Immanuel College, Dimapur. Addressing the players he opined that young people has lots to do and a great capability to change the society, he also expressed his joy to see the participation of the youth in the act of social concern.
Highlighting on the noble cause through this tournament, he said in a situation where people do not understand the other person’s need this kind of tournament which brings people together will awaken the churches where they can be a torch bearer to remove the negligence by the society.
Addressing the inmates of the rehab centre, he encouraged them not to be troubled as they have the support of their families in all their walks of life and use God’s given gift in a good way keeping away from all substance. Sports is a game which brings people from all walks of life together under one platform with sound mind, body and soul so he hoped that they will be reformed and be a transformer to other people by not letting their will end here but nurture the idea and extend their help to people in need.
The tournament is being organized with the objectives to raise funds for Christmas and New Year programs for recovering drugs/alcohol users and women & children in difficult situations, to sensitize churches and faith cased organizations about issues confronting the youths through a platform for bonding and common action.
Earlier Director, Prodigals’ Home K. Ela welcomed the gathering and through this three day tournament she hopes that the three days will develop a long relationship among the players and the inmates. Zeliangrong Baptist Church Dimapur Youth Director Wilungbo invoked God’s blessing and benediction was rendered by Sumi Baptist Church Dimapur Youth Director Vitoli Zhimomi.
Altogether 16 teams are participating for the tournament. They are:
Prodigals’ Home, Toluvi Baptist Church, City Prayer Center (A), Thahekhu Baptist Church, Chekiye Baptist Church, City Prayer Center (B), Para Medical Institute, Ao Baptist Arogo Rongpangmen, Agape Bible College, Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, Konyak Baptist Church, Prodigals Home (B), Sumi Baptist Church Diphupar, Withee Bible College, Lotha Baptist Church Bor Lengri and Timothy Bible College.
