Ukhrul's duo leaves for Federation Cup 2023
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, April 13 2023:
Two young female athletes from Ukhrul Royal Gymnasium, set out from Imphal on Thursday to take part in the 12th Federation Cup 2023 .
The two girls namely Matonthei Raleng of Hunphun village and Mayoshin Khapai Yanao Shimrah of Hungpung village, are part of the seven-member state team of All Manipur Bodybuilders' Association (AMBBA) to compete in the 12th Federation Cup 2023 at Nanital, Uttarkhan, on April 14-15, 2023.Since their selection in February earlier this year, both Matonthei and Mayoshin had received intensive training under the guidance of coach Robert Meitei at the Royal Gymnasium, Phungreitang in Ukhrul town.
They will compete in the open category of the women s sports model physique during the upcoming event.
A total of five athletes are representing the state team in different competitions including the senior men s and women s bodybuilding as well as men's and women's physique sports championship of the Federation Cup.
Meanwhile, Coach Robert Meitei, on behalf of the Ukhrul District Bodybuilders' Association (UDBBA) and the Royal Gymnasium, wished the Ukhrul duo best of luck.
"I convey my regards to All Manipur Bodybuilders Association (AMBBA) for finding the hidden potential among the hilly athletes and special thanks to Wungreithei Lungharwo (Trainer/Athlete) for training them.
We pray for Team Manipur to return with medals," he added.
The other three selected bodybuilders include L Sobhaschandra Singh of Manipur Police Sports Club for 85kg men's bodybuilding, Leishangthem Sarita of Royal Fitness Academy Thoubal in women's bodybuilding (open category), and Engudam Kavita Chanu of Friends Fitness Gym, Tera in women's bodybuilding (open category).
The two officials of AMBBA are Y Nirbir Singh (Manager cum coach) and W Jamuna Devi (Assistant coach) who will accompany the state athletes for the two-day long competitions.
The seven member state team was selected during a trial selection conducted by AMBBA on 25 February.