Ukhrul: True to its saying of Sammy Toora, “Sports has no bounds, no race, no religion, no caste and no creed…,” Atul Kulkarni from Mumbai, a board member of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong and a chairman of Amazing Namaste Foundation, visited Ukhrul Football Club (FC) Academy on Monday at Ukhrul FC Home Turf in Langdang, Ukhrul District Manipur.
“I come here to see the infrastructure of Ukhrul FC and to encourage the young footballers. My best wishes to them. Looking forward to seeing the boys from Ukhrul, making it to India Team, representing the country,” said Atul.
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The thoughtful visit of Atul greatly delighted the Ukhrul FC family. His kind words of encouragement and modest gesture won the hearts of the academy kids and management team.
“We are honoured to have such a tall figure like Atul Kulkarni in our humble Ukhrul FC Home Turf. His visit bring the nation closer and also boost us indeed with his kind and encouraging words. Thank you so much,” said Angaritsing Zimik, managing director, Ukhrul FC.