Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 04 2008:
Host Manipur outclassed their opponents to claim the men's and women's titles of the 2nd East Zone Sepaktakraw Championship at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium today.
In the men's final, the hosts defeated Mizoram 21-10, 21-18 before the women completed the double triumph with 21-6, 21-8 victory over Assam.
The eventual men's champion secured a berth in the final without any loss in the six team (States) round robin competition while Mizoram advanced as the runners-up State.
Nagaland, Assam, Orissa and Tripura are the other States that took part in the championship in men's category.
The women's team of the host State also cruised to the final round with an unblemished record.
Teams from Orissa and Nagaland also participated in the women's section.