TODAY -
Kunjarani, the queen of inspiration
- Times of India -
2011-03-27 08:555:00 IST
The heroics of Nameirakpaam Kunjarani Devi, who won scores of medals in international weightlifting competitions and part of Manipur's sporting folklore now, is still inspiring hundreds of her state mates to take up the sport. With a berth in the state team coming at a premium, a large number of them are now even wearing the colours of other states in National championships.
"Over the past few years we have given at least 20-25 No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to our weightlifters. As we had many good lifters, especially women, we couldn't give a chance to all," Ranjan Singh, Manipur coach told TOI. "Of the 10 lifters competing in the women's 53kg category, five are hailing from Manipur," he said.
"It was difficult for us to get into Manipur state team and there were other states who didn't have quality weightlifters. Six of us joined Jharkhand as they had promised big cash awards to the tune of seven, five and three lakh to the gold, silver and bronze winners. In the end we won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals," Premoshawari, who won the silver medal for Jharkhand in women's 58kg, said.
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