Kits handed over
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 16 2023:
Safety kits including interlocker mates, Thang and Chunggoi (sword and shield) were distributed to a number of Thang-Ta martial art organisations today.
The kits used in the practice of Thang-Ta were distributed at a function held at the office complex of Chief Minister Indigenous Martial Arts Akademi (CMIMAA) at Khuman Lampak.
Padmashree Awardee Kakchingtabam Sanathoi Sharma, CMIMAA advisor Meiraba Angomcha and Gurus including Okram Manglem Meetei and Thingbaijam Ibohanbi Mangang attended the event.
At the event, CMIMAA secretary Ksh Bhakta Kumar said this was the third time the akademi has distributed kits to Thang-Ta organisations.
So far, the akademi has distributed Thang-Ta equipment and safety kits to more than 75 organisations.
He also informed that, under Chief Minister N Biren Singh's advice, 15 Thang-Ta Shanglen have been installed at 15 places across the State and another 15 are under construction.