Ngaopulou, Bhumeshwory capture mega marathon titles
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 12 2022:
Athlete H Ngaopu-lou from Senapati district secured first position in the men's category of the mega marathon organised by BJP Manipur Pradesh in connection with Har Ghar Tiranga campaign conducted as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotav celebration to commemorate 75th year of India's independence while H Bhumeswari Devi of SAI-NCOE secured first position in the women's category.
The second and third position in the men's category were respectively secured by Y Amarjit from Waiton and Nahati N Wangnani from Nagaland while H Bhumeshwory (SAI NCOE) won the women's category as A Sai Chanu from Mayang Imphal and Lili Phangjokpi from Assam won second and third position respectively in the women's category.
Around 2,000 runners from different parts of the state and outside took part in the mega marathon which was flagged off jointly by chief minister N Biren Singh and BJP Manipur Pradesh president A Sharda Devi from Maibam Lokpa Ching near Nambol.
Cash prizes for the mega marathon were distributed to athletes at the finishing point at Khuman Lampak main station.