YAS Dept fetes National Sub-Jr Wushu champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 22 2022:
State team who clinched overall team title at the 2nd Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship held recently at Mandi in Himachal Pradesh was accorded a warm felicitation by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports today at Khuman Lampak Multipurpose Hall.
The felicitation programme was graced by Minister for YAS, Govindas Konthoujam; Principal Secretary YAS, SS Chhabra; YAS Director, T Phullen and Joint Directory YAS, L Jayantakumar as dignitaries.
Speaking at the occasion, YAS Minister took note of the State's sporting prowess.
Maintaining that Manipur's performance at the previous National Games have been noteworthy, he also exuded confidence that Manipur athletes will keep up the performance and secure a better place in the Gujarat National Games due to be held this year.
Lauding State Wushu players for their outstanding performances at various National competitions, the Minister also feted the subjunior athletes and officials who represented Manipur at the recent National event.
It may be noted that Manipur amassed 27 gold, 19 silver and 8 bronze medals to finish overall team champions at the Nationals held in Himachal Pradesh.