Delhi Ratna for Captain Imochaoba
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 25 2022:
Captain Kshetrimayum Imochaoba Singh has been awarded the 'Delhi Ratna' award at the Delhi Ratna Award 2022 presented by Bharat Manch at Dr Ambedkar International Center in New Delhi yesterday.
He is a professional Hot Air Balloon instructor who has flown for 2874 hours in his career of 27 years.
He will also be representing India at the 24th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship, scheduled to be held on September 22 later this year.
On winning the recognition, Captain Kshetrimayum Imochaoba Singh, said, "I am eternally grateful to the organisers for bestowing me the 'Delhi Ratna' award.
Getting such a prestigious award is always gratifying and pleasing.
I want to thank my family for always supporting me, my superiors for always guiding me and my juniors for motivating me.
It is an ineffable feeling that cannot be expressed in words.
Thank you to everyone who always believed in me" .