Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 04 2010:
The two bodies existing within the Muaythai (Martial Arts sport) namely Manipur Amateur Muaythai Council (MAMC) and Manipur Amateur Muaythai Association (MAMTA) have agreed to merge as one single body in a meeting held today.
In a press release signed by Member, Zilla Parishad, Bashikhong K Rajen and Member, Zilla Parishad ,Khurai Chingangbam Leikai, A Ibomcha informed that the decision was taken in the interest of the sportspersons and to nurture the game in the state for enabling take part in national and international level competitions.
The meeting also formed an adhoc committee comprising members of Bashikhong Zilla Parishad K Rajen and A Ibomcha of Khurai Chingangbam Leikai Zilla Parishad, secretary general of MAMC, N Mahendra Meetei and advisor of MAMTA K Ibotombi Mangang.