Kakching Runners seek cooperation in hosting World War II Memorial Race
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, August 10 2018:
In its endeavour to make the general public fit and strong, Kakching Runners will organize the World War II Memorial Ultra Marathon (25 Kilometer) and Fun Run on September 9.In a press meet held at Library and Information Centre, Kakching Phoushupat Leikai, president Ksh Sarjit, Kakching Runners appealed all the runners of Manipur to participate in the race and sought cooperation from the public to make the event successful.
He said that Kakching Runners will host the event for the first time and added that the main objective of hosting the memorial race is to bring peace and uncomplicated world which will be remembered by our future generation.
He also informed that the race will be flagged off from 28 Sector AR Camp and will finish at the spot.
Mention may be made that a friendly football match was held between Cine Actors Guilds Manipur and Kakching Runners football team on March 25 at DSA Kakching playground to kick start a campaign regarding the World War II Memorial race.
Kakching runners appealed to all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of valley and hill area to refrain from calling bandhs and general strike from September 7 to 10 as many renowned players from other countries will take part in the race.