Swarnalata award 2016
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 17 2016 :
The Wairokpam Swarnalata Memorial Trust
observed the 72nd birth anniversary of Wairokpam Swarnalata at
Wangkhei Keithel Ashangbi today.
Swarnalata award 2016 for best sportspersons was con-
ferred on cyclist Tourangbam Bidyalaxmi at the function.
The award carries a trophy and cash prize.
Parliamentary Secretary (Tourism and YAS) Mairembam
Prithviraj, Yaiskul AC MLA Elangbam Chand, retired Station
Manager of Air India and the first Olympian of Manipur,
Pangambam Nilakamal graced the function as chief guest,
president and guest of honour respectively.
In his speech, Prithiviraj said that although career of a
sportsperson is too short, he/she can create records and gain
popularity if he/she works hard.
Saying that Manipur has
ample sports talents and human resources, Prithviraj said that
the State needs to properly tap it.