FATYCM extends support to Sarita
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, October 03 2014 :
Joining other organizations in endorsing the protest for delivering justice to boxer L Sarita Devi regarding the controversial loss against Korean boxer in the semi final matchofthe 17th Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea, the Federation of all T ribal Y outh Clubs, Manipur (FATYCM) has stated in apress release that it strongly condemns the attitude of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) which has remained mute over the matter.
The FATYCM said the inaction of IOA signifies "Sheep without a Shepherd" .
Meanwhile, lauding the achievement of State boxer, Mary Kom who won a gold medal at the Asian Games in the 51 kg weight category, the FATYCM also expressed hope that other sportspersons of the State would win medals and making the State proud.