Convenor seeks support to make Ukhrul Winter Games successful
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, January 16 2023:
The 1st edition of Winter games for Ukhrul and Kamjong district is all set to be hosted at Ukhrul headquarters from Janaury 30 to February 4 .
Speaking to media persons, former Deputy Speaker MK Preshow Shimray, who is the convener of the organising committee of Ukhrul and Kamjong Winter Games 2023, expressed the main objective of hosting the game.
He said that the event is organised to encourage and motivate and develop sports interests among youngsters of the two districts.
The games will further help capacitate and compete at a higher level by grooming them at the right time.
He continued that the games will see competition in 12 sports disciplines includ ing Football (Men's), Volleyball (Men and Women's), Basketball (Men's and Women's), athletic events etc.
The convener also urged all sport loving persons to participate in the Games to be jointly organised by Ukhrul and Kamjong District Olympic Associations.