Open gym inaugurated at Sagolband AC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 29 2023:
Sagolband Assembly Constituency MLA RK Imo inaugurated the open gym installed by the Chief Minister's Indigenous Martial Arts Akademi, Government of Manipur at Sagolband Sayang Pukhri Mapal Park today.
Alongwith inaugurating the gym and handing it over to the public, the MLA also handed over 3 sacred sites and one plot housing the Sayang Community Hall previously under the Government to the relevant committees.
Today's function was organised by Usha Bhavan Club, Sagolband Sayang.
Speaking on the occasion, the MLA pointed out the gradual disappearance of open fields and grounds in Sagolband.
In this regard he lauded the elders of Sagolband Sayang for safeguarding the park as well as local grounds and ponds and keeping them intact.
He urged the people, both young and old, to take advantage of the open gym and maintain good health.
RK Imo further shared that the Government had approved the proposal for beautification of Sagolband Sayang Park and upgradation of Sayang pond and work on these fronts will commence soon.
Aside from this, the building housing the local club will be renovated within this year, he assured.
It may be noted that the aforementioned three sacred sites are the Shree Shree Bijoy Govinda pond, Lainingthou Amudon sacred site and Yumjao Lairembi site at Kangabam Leikai.
Today's function was also graced by Thingom Indrakumar, vice president, Usha Bhavan Club as the functional president and advisors Akoijam Ibotombi and Thingom Tombi as the guest of honour.