Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22:
Altogether eight veteran athletes including four women from the State will represent India in the 13th Asian Master Athletic Championship scheduled to be held at Bangkok from December 1 to 5.In a function held today at Hotel Anand organised by Manipur Veteran Amateur Athletic Association, the association wishes the players and pledged Rs 1000 to each player as part of their contribution.
In the veteran woman section, S Sunita (Noni) will take part in 80 m hurdles, long jump, triple jump and 300 m hurdles in above 60 years category, RK Sanahanbi in triple jump, long jump and high jump, T Yaimabi Devi in 400 m, 800 m race.
In 50 years above events N Romabati will fake part in 800m, 1500m and 10,000 m race.
E Memcha has been selected as official for women team.
In men's above 45 years, Th Thambalsana will take part on 100 m and 200 m race, E Tondonsana will take part in 10 km road race in above .60 years; K Nupamacha in high jump and discus throw in above 65 years event and RK Budhisana in shot put, discus throw and hammer throw in above 75 years category.