Assam Rifles organised a two-day Youth Unity Volleyball Championship at Modi village in Manipur’s Chandel district from 09 to 10 July 2026 to commemorate National Students’ Day. Observed annually on 9 July to mark the foundation of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1949, this year’s celebrations were held under the theme ‘From Resolve to Achievement’.
The sporting event was organised to encourage constructive youth engagement, promote sportsmanship and strengthen the enduring bond between the security forces and local communities through positive interaction.
The championship witnessed enthusiastic participation from teams representing Modi Cultural Sports Club (MCSC), Japhou Youth Club (JYC), Kotal Khunthak Youth Club (KKYC), Chandel Christian Youth Club (CCYC), Lambung Youth Club (LYCC) and student representatives of the ABVP. The tournament provided a platform for young participants to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and discipline through a series of closely contested matches. Following an intense semi-final, the final saw Modi Cultural Sports Club (MCSC) defeat Chandel Christian Youth Club (CCYC) to lift the championship trophy.
The closing ceremony was attended by Assam Rifles personnel, village elders, community leaders, students and local residents. Winners and runners-up were felicitated with trophies and certificates in recognition of their sporting achievements.
The event comes at a time when Assam Rifles continues to play a vital role in maintaining peace and stability in Manipur through sustained security operations, close coordination with civil authorities and regular community outreach initiatives. Alongside its operational responsibilities, the Force has been actively engaging with local youth through sports, educational activities, medical camps and civic action programmes to foster confidence, discourage violence and strengthen social cohesion. Such initiatives complement ongoing efforts to restore normalcy by building trust between the security forces and local communities, particularly in sensitive and border areas.The successful championship reinforced Assam Rifles’ commitment to promoting peace, harmony and youth empowerment while further strengthening civil-military cooperation across the region.
