Reliance Foundation Youth Sport Football Tournament 2019 was kicked off at Thuamluaia Mual, Lunglei by Lunglei South MLA Dr.K.Pachhunga, Vice Chairman Mizoram Bamboo Development Board.

Speaking at the inaugural function, MLA Dr.K.Pachhunga took the opportunity to highlight advancements in sports infrastructure and various achievements of Mizo sportspersons under various sports discipline. He expressed hope that the Reliance Foundation Youth Sport Football Tournament 2019 would enthuse more talented youngsters to take up sports as a profession. Stressing that discipline and commitment are integral to succeed in any sports discipline, he reminded the students present to steer away from alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances.

29 teams have entered the RFYS Football Tournament 2019 in Lunglei District under Sub Junior, Junior, Senior (Boys & Girls) and College Boys Categories. The tournament is being held at Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai leh Kolasib District. The State Champion team would go on to represent the state at the Zone Tournament.