Sports equipment presented
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22 2016:
Continuing with its tradition of encouraging sports in Manipur, 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) presented sports equipment to Manipur Mountaineering & Trekking Association (MMTA) at Khuman Lampak Sports Stadium for 22nd North East Zone Sports Climbing Competition to be held from Oct 21- 25 .
The inclusion of 'Sports Climbing' event in 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games has given hope for young climbers of the State to showcase their talent at international level.
The Assam Rifles is co-sponsoring the event with Manipur Mountaineering & Trekking Association (MMTA) and has assured of all possible help for the budding sports climbers of the region, according to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) .