MAKA names additional players for 2nd NE Games
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 16 2022:
The Manipur Amateur Karate-Do Association (MAKA) has announced names of athletes within 15 to 17 years who will be participating in the 2nd North East Olympic Games to be held in Shillong.
The athletes who were selected after a trial selection held yesterday for the zonal event are Morina Ngasekpam (individual kata), Kh Wahila (-40 kg kumite), Khulakpam Faeeza (-45 kg kumite), Khaidem Tombi Chanu (-50 kg kumite), Kh Madhusumita (+50 kg), Anuwar Ali Makakmayum (Individual Kata), Md Sahanoon (-45 kg kumite), Chingakham Hitler Singh (-50 kg kumite) and Leishangthem Lucky (+55 kg).
The association also named senior male and female athletes for team kata events.
Konjengbam Dorita, KM Sofiya and Shagolshem Sharmila were named in the female kata team while Laishram Yaiphaba, Loitongbam Premjit and Chingangbam Lanchenba were named in the men's team.
It may be noted that the association has already shortlisted senior individual players before the State Olympic Games.