NE Games
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 26 2011:
Manipur opened its gold account in the North East Games being held in Arunachal Pradesh when Ch Sonia clinched the women's 15,000 gold medal at Bomdilla today.
While Sonia completed the gruelling race in 5 minutes 19.7 seconds, Ph Jiten provided a bronze medal to the State's kitty in the men's competition of the event.
In men's shot put S Maipaksana secured the bronze with similar feat by K Romila in the event.
Manipur's third bronze of the day came from the women's 4x100 when S Surbala, T Sanatombi, S Maheshwori and Abemsana clocked 5 minutes 77 seconds.
In men's football competition played at Dirang, Manipur outplayed the host State 3-0 with Santosh striking twice and Tiken once.