Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09 2008:
Khangembam Premjit Singh of Meitram Awang Leikai won the Marathon Race (Lamshang Lamjel) organised today to commemorate 64th birth anniversary of (late) Chingsubam Akaba, who was the president of MEELAL.
Premjit won the race in 1 hour 14 minutes and 44 seconds with Lokendra Shamulailatpam of Yairipok Top Chingtha securing the second position at 1 hr 16 mins 10 secs and Haobam Yelheiba Meitei of Khundrakpam Makha Leikai occupying the third spot in 1 hr 18 mins 35 secs.
Yengkhom Inao (1hr 19mins 49secs) of Kakching Khullen Mayai Leikai and Raimi Hungyo (1hr 20mins 52secs) representing national Sports Education Centre, Yairipok respectively finished fourth and fifth in the competition which was participated by 125 athletes of various ages.
Special prizes were also awarded to five youngest and same number of veteran participants who finished in the top five positions.
The competition organised by Citizens' Club, Soibam Leikai Wangkhei Khunou in collaboration with Luchingpurel Chingsubam Akaba Ningshing Lup and Hiro-Hito Tracksuit Industry, Keishampat was flagged off from Leimaching of Baruni Hills and culminated at the Citizens' Club ground.