Sports assns condole demise of A Santoshkumar
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 15 2019:
Many sports associations of the State have condoled the sudden demise of Arambam Santoshkumar at his residence at Sagolband on June 14 last.
A condolence meeting was held today wherein All Manipur Sports Association and its three units namely, All Manipur Football Association, All Manipur Volleyball Association and Athletic Association fondly remembered Arambam Santosh Kumar who was a sports lover and an educationist and his contributions in the sports movement in the State.
A Santoshkumar was life member of the above associations and a former secretary of All Manipur Sports Association.
He also held the post of president of All Manipur Football Association from 2000 to 2014 and played a crucial role in developing football during his tenure.
He was also president of Manipur Swimming Association of from 1984 to 1991 and helped the discipline developed further in the soil of the State.
A Santoshkumar served as teacher in various colleges of the State and was Principal of Oriental College.
He was also known for his live commentary skill on big football tournaments in the North East including CC Meet at the All India Radio.