Langadi Championship kicks off
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 14 2013 :
Under the aegis of Manipur State Langadi Association, Imphal, the Ist Manipur State Senior Langadi Championship began from today along with participation by 16 teams at Uyal Makha Leikai ground in Thoubal district.
The event is being organised jointly by Wangbal GPand Indian Youth Congress Booth No.3 of 35-Khangabok AC.
Langdi is officially recognised traditional game/sports in which a player tries to catch a bunch of players while hopping on one leg.
The inaugural function of the championship was attended by Parliamentary Secretary in-charge of YAS & Tourism M.Prithviraj Singh as chief guest, MLA of Khangabok AC O.Landhoni Dev as functional president while Adhyaksha of Thoubal Zilla Parishad Kh.Surnalata Devi and Pradhan of Wangbal GP H.Chandrakala Devin as guests of honour.