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Mahananda eyes International medal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 25 2016:
Currently studying in Class VII at Pitambara English School, Mahananda Thokchom who clinched a gold medal at the 33rd Glenmark Sub-Junior & Junior National Aquatic Championship at Bangalore, said that he opted for swimming over archery when Mega Co Care asked him.
After winning his first gold medal, Mahananda said that he will put in more efforts to be a International medallist.
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In 2013 under the supervision of coaches Gunachandra and Dhamen, Mahananda began his swimming career at Central Swimming Club (CSC), Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal.
Mahananda participated in the State Age Group Aquatic Championship, organised by the Manipur Swimming Association.
In the same year, Mahananda took part in the 32nd Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championship held at Pune.
In his first meet at the National level, he managed to enter the final round in the Boy's Age 4 � 50 m breaststroke event.
He also represented the State in the 61st National School Games held at West Bengal in 2013 .
After failing to win a medal despite entering the final round in his first National level meet, Mahananda put more efforts in his training with the support of his parents.
Thanks to his hard works, Mahananda Thokchom clinched his maiden gold medal in the Boy's Group-4 50 m breaststroke event in the recently held 33rd Glenmark Sub-Junior & Junior National Aquatic Championship.
Mahananda Thokchom is the eldest son of Thokchom Inaocha Singh and Thokchom (O) Rashini Devi of Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai.
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