State team depart for Tug-of-War Championship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2014:
State tug-of-war team comprising 24 players and officials have left Imphal today for Tamil Nadu to participate in the 27th Men's National and 12th Federation Cup National Tug-of-War Championship organised by Tamil Nadu Tug-of-War Association under the aegis of Tug-of War Federation of India from December 27 to 30 at Salem, Tamil Nadu.
N Premjit (captain), Ng Raju, Rennedy Naorem, Tom Khumabam, Ng Herojit, Kh Roshan will participate in the 600 kg men's category.
K Surendra is the manager of the team.
In the 560 kg mix event, Th Yaiphaba, L Palinder (captain), L Priyobrata, Sh Herenanda, G Sanathoi, G Bhadarani Devi, S Sophia Devi, H Sophia Devi, Th Ranjana Devi will participate.
H Satyabanta is the coach while Th Sushila Devi is the manager.
Referees K Kamini and Th Binodkumar will be among the officials of the championship, informed a statement issued by Manipur Tug-of-War Association.