Tsükhenyie open penalty shootout underway

Dimapur, April 11 (EMN): Tsükhenyie open penalty shootout, organised by Lirhü Tro got underway at Pfutsero sports complex on April 9.

Japheth Woch, ADC Pfutsero declared the tournament open and urged the participants to play with determination and discipline, a DIPR report informed.

Tsükhenyie folk song was performed by Neiwü-ü Mero and Mhechie-ü Kapfo.

A total of 27 teams are taking part in the penalty shootout. The champion team will be awarded the Late Tekhe K Mero trophy and cash prize of INR 40,000, while the runner-up will be awarded with INR 20,000 and citations. The semi finalists will receive INR 5,000 each, while the best goalkeeper, best shooter and best-disciplined team will be awarded INR 2000 each.