Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, February 19:
The proscribed United National Liberation Front has heartily congratulated all the sportspersons of the region, particularly of Assam and Manipur for their outstanding performance in the just concluded National Games held in Guwahati.
A statement issued by Senior Publicity Officer of UNLF, Ksh Yoiheiba asserted that even as the sports event was held in an atmosphere of colonial conflict, the performance of the sportspersons of the region in both the individual and team events was indeed outstanding.
Saying that the outfit is really proud of the State's sportspersons who have once again proved their dominance in all the events they competed, Yoiheiba noted that the sportspersons of Manipur need not be disheartened by securing second position in the overall medals tally.
In terms of performance, the Manipur players are number one, it said.
The outfit also conveyed pride over the good performance of those Manipuri players who represented and won medals for other States.
Taking a cue from this victory, UNLF called upon the sportpersons and sports lovers of the State to strive for achieving more laurels in international sporting arena.
UNLF would always stand by in every possible way, it added.