Manipur win 12th Junior National Wushu Championship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 30 2013:
The State Wushu team with 93 points in its kitty have emerged the champions of the 12th Junior National Wushu Championship held at the Indoor Stadium, Khuman .
Madhya Pradesh with 86 points and Punjab with 32 points followed to bag to the silver and bronze medals.
The tournament which was held from December 27 concluded today.
The overall trophy was donated by General Secretary, Wushu Association of India, Manish Kackor and his family in memory of his father Anand Kackor, General Secretaryy, Wushu Association of India.
Manipur with 18 points toppped in the Taolu event followed by Madhya Pradesh (55) and Punjab (28) while in the Sanshou event Maddya Pradesh with 31 points bagged the first position followed by Haryana with 29 points and Manipur with 21 points.
MP Dr T Meinya graced the closing function as the chief guest and gave away the prizes to the podium finishers.
The domination by the State players was complete in the Taolu event.