Olympic Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 23 2012:
A four-kilometre run was jointly organised by Manipur Olympic Association and Department of Youth Affairs and Sports in and around Khuman Lampak Sports Complex to commemorate Olympic Day today.
Nearly 1000 current and yesteryear sportspersons took part at the commemoration run held under this year's theme 'Move, Learn and discover' .
The event was flagged off by MOA president Bijoy Koijam.
Fraternity of Sportspersons, Manipur also celebrated the event with a commemorative function held today at the National Sports Academy, khuman Lampak Sports Complex.
Inspector of police (Retd) Kh Nabakumar and former president of All Manipur Working Journalists' Union Ak Sanaton graced the celebration as the chief guest and president respectively.
At both the events, speakers highlighted the principle of Olympic Games and contribution of sportspersons in the nation building process.