FIFA World Cup 2022 draw
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 14 2023:
The draw of lots to decide winners of The Sangai Express' Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 predictions was completed at the office of the paper at Thouda Bhabok Leikai, Imphal today.
A total of 37 winners who had correctly predicted winners of the various awards of the FIFA World Cup 2022 were selected via the draw of lots.
It may be noted that The Sangai Express had organised the draw to hft the spirit of its readers as well as football lovers across Manipur.
The paper had prepared a total of 9 questions inviting predictions from its readers.
The questions for which predictions were invited include
1) Which team will win the FIFA World Cup 2022?
2) Which team will be the Runner up of the FIFA World Cup 2022?
3) Which team will be the 3rd place of the FIFA World Cup 2022?
4) Who will be the best player (Golden Ball)?
5) Who will be the top scorer (Golden Boot)?
6) Who will be the best goalkeeper (Golden Glove)?
7) Who will be the best young player (U-21)?
8) The FIFA Fair Play Trophy?
9) Which team will be 4th place in the FIFA World Cup 2022?
All the questions carry handsome rewards.
The draw of lots was carried out in the presence of Hodam Gyaneshwar, international referee (badminton); RK Chandrakumar Head of Department of Physical Education and Sports Science Dhanamanjuri University; Professor Khuraijam Sanatombi (DMU) and Olympians Likmabam Sushila (Judokan) and Kangujam Chinglemba (Hockey) as presidium members.
At the event, Sangai Express (Manipuri edition) Editor Khogendra Khomdram said the draw of lots was organised to lift the spirit of the game as well as the sports lovers.
It was organised with the assistance of generous donors and sponsors.
Notably, Messi's Argentina won the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 beating France in penalty shoot-outs after extra time in the final.