Gyanendro feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 11 2020:
A reception programme in honour of Gyanendro Ningombam, the newly appointed officiating president of Hockey India, was hosted today by Seram Neken, Zilla Parishad member of Imphal East.
Significantly this is the first time that someone from Manipur has been named as the president of Hockey India.
The programme was held at Kshetri Leikai LP School and participated by officials of Khongman Students Club, Khongman Hockey Academy, Oriental Club, Social Workers Congress Khongman, South East Youth Organisation, CEO of Manipur Hockey and hockey lovers of Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai.
At the outset, Seram Neken congratulated Gyanendro Ningombam on his appointment for the new assignment and wished him an efficient leadership of the National sports body.
Speaking on the occasion, Gyanendro stressed on the potential of hockey in Manipur and also begged the support of affiliating bodies in bringing about tremendous achievements in hockey in Manipur and India.
CEO of Manipur Hockey, presidents and secretaries of local clubs spoke at the occasion.