Olympians honoured with Incentive Award
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 24 2012:
The Laishram Jashobanta Incentive Award for Manipur Olympians presentation Programme organized jointly by People's Awareness for National Advancement (PANA) and Laishram Foundation, Manipur was held at Manipur Press Club here today.
The incentive award for the five Olympians of the State namely MC Mary Kom, Laishram Bombayla, Ngangbam Sonia, Laishram Devendro and Kh Kothajit carries cash prize of Rs 10,000 each along with citation.
Since the five Olympians have already left for London, the awards were handed over to their family members.
The function was attended by MLA L Nandakumar and Leihaothabam Sharat Sharma, Political Analyst and former President of All Manipur Working Journalist Union (AMWJU) as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Konsam Langamba Meitei, former President of UCM and Sharatchand Thiyam, renowned Poet and writer were also present as Guests of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA L Nandakumar said that the incentive award being given to the five Olympians of the state by People's Awareness for National Advancement (PANA) and Laishram Foundation, Manipur is indeed appreciable.
If we are to promote games and sports, we should all encourage the sportspersons of the state and work for their welfare.
Until and unless every one of us come together and help them in every possibly manner, there cannot be any development in the field of sports.
He also expressed hope that the five Olympians of the state would bring laurels to the state and the country and wished them success.