15 teams take part in futsal tourney

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Jackline (standing at centre) posing with the players during the opening ceremony of the futsal competition.

Jackline (standing at centre) posing with the players during the opening ceremony of the futsal competition.

KAPIT: Some 15 teams took part in Song Futsal Open that was held at the Song 1Malaysia futsal court recently.

The competition organised by 1Malaysia community unit of Kampung Gelam Song saw the participation of teams from
Song District including Katibas, Sungai Selibut, Embuau and Kapit.

Officiating at the opening of the futsal competition was Song District Officer Jackline August.

Organising chairman Mohammad Fairuz said the competition was primarily to scout for talents to represent the district at higher level competitions while enhancing closer rapport among the players through their active participation.

He added that sports helped to unite the people and also keeps social ills at bay.

“With the success of this tournament, we will be organising it again next year for the benefit of youths and to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports,” he said.

Also present at the opening ceremony were organising committee members and Song ketua kampung Sharkawi Ahmad.