State lad selected
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 07 2016 :
The Expert Committee of Olympic Scholarships Programme of Russian International Olympic University (RIOU) has selected Moirangthem Ajanta for the Master of Sports Administration programme for the academic session 2016-2017 .
This was stated by Football Players Association of India president Potsangbam Renedy at a press conference held at Manipur Press Club today.
He said that Ajanta is the first from the entire North East and fourth person from the country selected for the scholarship to study Master of Sports Administration Programme in the University.
He also said that Russian International Olympic University (EIOU) is an autonomous non-profit organization.
The University's education programme covers the main aspects of sports education and infrastructure management competitions, mass communication, diplomacy, administration and career management.
He also said that Ajanta's selection would boost the morale of other sports loving persons of the State.
Renedy said that since the past many years, Ajanta had helped them in organizing many major events at different parts of the country.
He further said that Ajanta had also helped in raising funds for the treatment of young football player of the State, Rohit who has been battling cancer.
He said that Moirangthem Ajanta is the son of former Minister Dr M Nara.