Games and sports inculcate discipline, patriotism: Governor
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 30 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey has said that the purpose of games and sports is primarily to inculcate the idea of discipline, orderliness, team spirit, leadership qualities and patriotism in young minds.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 17th Governor's Taekwondo Cup, 2023 held at Indoor Stadium in Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Sunday, the Governor pointed out if the youth are properly associated with sports, they will use their sporting qualities in daily lives and subsequently make our nation vibrant.
She said, Manipur has a rich heritage of martial arts like Thang-Ta which is an important component of state's culture.
Manipuri martial arts are one distinctive feature of state's history and civilisation, Uikey added.
The Governor further asserted that Taekwondo is a sport discipline and a form of self-defence using bare hands and feet.
It has become one of the most popular sports in the world and is played by more than 40 million people from more than 142 countries in the world.
This game is becoming popular in the state and has also produced many talented players.
Different forms of Taekwondo are practiced in the world today for fitness, entertainment and self-defence.
This allows the age old tradition to survive in this highly competitive modem world.
Acknowledging the contribution of the youth in the field of sports, she said, many players of Manipur are playing different sports representing India and they are bringing laurels for the nation.
"We all are proud of them and hope that they will bring more fame in future too," she said.
During the event, Governor Uikey handed over the overall team champion 2023 trophy to Union Taekwondo Academy, Yumnam Leikai.
Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Th Satyabrata Singh and MANIDCO chairman Kongkham Robindro also attended the ceremony.
All Manipur Taekwondo Association president Bobby Waikhom handed over cash incentives to the winning teams of 16th Governor's Taekwondo Cup, 2022 as a part of the ceremony.