RK Ranjan feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 07 2019:
It was a homecoming event for RK Ranjan MP Manipur as he was felicitated by the All Manipur Canoeing and Kayaking Association for which he was a founder member in 1996-97 .
Also joining him in his welcome was the Manipur Yatching Association.
Speaking on the occasion RK Ranjan recollected his foray into the Dzuko Valley in 1997 with technical support from Mayengbam Meghan of the MMTA.
He also stressed on the importance of the National Sports University at Imphal adding that it is not only going to cater to the requirements of the sportspersons from Manipur.
He also committed to moving with the authorities concerned to have a Naval Wing opened in the NCC Directorate in Manipur.
Speaking at the occasion Major Yambem Angamba, Deputy Project Director of the National Sports University, stressed on the need of sports stars to excel at the international level.
Takhellambam Dushanta president of Manipur Yatching Association said the requirements at the moment is to have a regular Vice Chancellor of National Sports University for proper direction and guidance to the path of development.In his presidential speech Yambem Laba recollected his long association with RK Ranjan including his first foray to Dzuko Valley in 1987 .