Distinguished persons feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2011:
All Manipur Thanga People's Welfare Association felicitated four outstanding police officers and nine prominent sports persons hailing from Thanga area and newly elected Adhyaksha of Bishnupur in a function held at Hotel Mass today.
A shawl with Rs 2000 each were gifted to Additional SP Jogeshchandra Haobijam, SDPO L Birababu Singh, SDPO N Madhunimai Singh and DSP N Mangi Singh.
A shawl with a special gift each were presented to N Johnson Meetei of Thanga Khoirom Leikai, O Devakumar Singh of Thanga Oinam Leikai and H Premananda Singh of Laishoi village for their outstanding performances in the recently concluded 34th National Games.
Johnson got three gold medals in canoeing competition, Devakumar got one gold medal in the same competition and Premananda bagged one gold medal in the kayaking event.
Oinam Rameshwori Devi, N Manglem Singh, Kh Indira Devi, S Olivia devi, H Sonika Devi and O Bhakta Singh were also feted for receiving medal in the 34th National Games.
Adhyaksha of Bishnupur Zilla Parishad, Tongbram (O) Hemabati Devi was also felicitated in the function.
Speaking at the occasion as chief guest, Thanga A/C MLA T Mangibabu informed the gathering that the State Government is planning to set up a canoeing and kayaking sports complex at Thanga area.