Athlete, club appeal for financial aid
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, December 26 2021:
President of Leisem Club Khuningthek, Leimapokpam Amarjit lauded Phanjoubam Niranjan for bagging a gold medal at the Striking MMA Championship.
Addressing a press meet held on Sunday at the Conference Hall of Jiri News Network, Leimapokpam Amarjit further informed that Phanjoubam Niranjan had bagged several medals in the past and assured that the Club would provide monetary aid to the athlete to ensure his participation in the international championship organised by GAMMA Association.
Leimapokpam Amarjit also urged the people to help the athlete as he is set to venture into the international arena through multiple events in the future.
Phanjoubam Niranjan informed media persons that recently he bagged gold medals in Striking MMA and Muay Thai categories.
He has been selected to participate in the World Championship (Netherlands) as well as the Asean Championship to be held in Saudi Arabia.
Considering the financial cost of participating in international events, Phanjoubam Niranjan appealed to the Chief Minister and concerned authorities in Jiribam district to provide their assistance to ensure his participation in these international championships.
The press meet was attended by Leimapokpam Amarjit Singh, Lairikyengbam Bokul Singh, vice president Leisem Club Khuningthek, Atom Rajiv Meitei, Chongtham Apurba and former president of the Club, Mutum Shyamkumar.