L Arun wins title of 10th Wangoo Tampha Lairembi State Level Mukna Tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, June 07 2019:
L Arun Meitei from Heirok has claimed the title of the 10th Wangoo Tampha Lairembi State Level Mukna Tournament 2019 for U-70 kg organised by Wangoo Tampha Lairembi Mukna Association under the aegis of All Manipur Mukna Association.
The tournament organised with an objective of preserving "MUKNA", an indigenous form of wrestling, was graced by S Bira Singh, MLA Kumbi AC; L Radhakishore, MLA Oinam AC; Y Surchandra, MLA Kakching AC; O Lukhoi, MLA Wangoi Kendra and other distinguished persons of the region.
Altogether 90 muknaroi (athletes) clustered into four groups participated in the mukna competition which presided by officials of All Manipur Mukna Associations.
L Arun received the winner prize of Rs 15,000 while Kh Bungobi who is also from Heirok finished second in this tournament to get Rs 10,000 .
Third placed, L Atang of Khangabok and 4th placed T Nanao had to contend with Rs 8,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively.
First round winners were encouraged with Rs 200 each by the organisers and Rs 100 increment every time a player cleared for the following round.