CM reviews preparation for State Olympic Games 2022
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, August 23 2022:
Chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday reviewed the arrangements for 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022 at Chief Minister's Secretariat.
The 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022 is scheduled to be held from August 26 to 30, under the aegis of Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) in association with Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The review meeting was attended by YAS minister Govindas Konthoujam, MOA president Th Radheshyam, who is also Heirok MLA, Wangkhei MLA Th Arunkumar Singh, DGP P Doungel, YAS principal secretary SS Chhabra, commissioner Bobby Waikhom, Transport director Dr Nivedita Lairenlakpam, Imphal West DC Th Kirankumar, Imphal East DC Khumanthem Diana Devi, IPR director H Balkrisna, YAS director T Phulen, chairpersons and convenors of various committees, executive members of MOA among others.
During the review meeting, MOA president Radheshyam welcomed members of the Organising Committee as MOA secretary general Sunil Elangbam briefed the status of arrangements being made for the games.
While discussing for smooth conduct of the Games, CM Biren suggested holding of the games every year by providing adequate funds in the budget of the YAD department.
He also mentioned that holding such games would foster communal harmony in the state and improve the moral standard of youth.
The review meeting also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of various committees constituted for effective conduct of the games.
On the occasion, CM unveiled the mascot of 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022.Nongin, the state bird of Manipur, will be the mascot of the games.
Considering the importance of its preservation and for creating awareness among the people, Nongin has been adopted as the mascot of the games.
The opening ceremony of State Olympic Games will be held on August 26 at Mapal Kangjeibung.
About 6000 sportspersons from 16 districts of the state will compete in 34 disciplines during the five-day sports extravaganza.
Mention may be made that the first Manipur State Olympic Games was held in 1988.Since then no State Olympic Games have been held.