Indigenous Sports Meet begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 28 2023:
The three-day Manipur State Indigenous Sports Meet organised by Planning and Development Authority (PDA), Manipur under 'Sansad Khel Spardha' at Kyamgei Turf Ground opened on Friday, The opening function of the tourney sponsored by Indian Oil (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BP) and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) was attended by Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Th Satyabrata, social welfare minister Heikham Dingo, Keirao MLA & PDA chairman Lourembam Rameshwor and ace boxer Laishram Sarita as presidium members.
Speaking on the oc casion, MLA Rameshwor informed that the meet is organised to develop, promote and indigenous games and sports around the world.
He continued that the meet comprising competition in 'Mukna', 'Thang-Ta', 'Yubi Lakpi', 'Kang', 'Cheibi' and 'Sagol Kangjei' along with football and 'Thouri Chingnabi' has been made possible after chief minister N Biren asked Union minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Rameswar Teli for extending support.
He also conveyed gratitude to the CM, IOC; BP and GAIL.