Sarita Support Group
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 17 2015 :
Manipur Olympic Association, Editor's Guild Manipur and Impact TV have sought support for the newly formed Boxer Sarita Support Group from all sections of the society.
Speaking at a press conference held at Manipur Olympic Bhavan, Khuman Lampak, Editor's Guild Manipur president A Mobi said that the group has been formed to raise fund to meet the fine imposed by AIBA against the champion boxer and her two coaches Femandez and A Lenin.
The total amount of fine imposed against Sarita and her two coaches is $4000 (around Rs 2.4 lakh), he said.
A Mobi sought monetary help from every section of the society in this regard He said that the group wants to show that the people of Manipur support Sarita and they want transparency in sporting decisions and aspire to fight against injustice.
On the first day today, the group collected around Rs 34,500.He said that the donation can be contributed to A Mobi c/o The Sangai Express, P Labango Magang c/o Kangla Pao and Editor's Guild secretary Y Rupachandra.
The fine was imposed against Sarita and her two coaches for Sarita's protest during Asian Games medal ceremony.
The press con ference was also attend by I Hemochandra President MOA and Minister, PHED and other officials of MOA.