Union minister Ashwini Kumar felicitates distinguished sportspersons of Manipur
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, September 22 2021: Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Ashwini Kumar Choubey felicitated national and international sportspersons from various fields who have won medals in Olympics and other global sports events.

The felicitation function was held at Hotel Classic, Imphal, on Tuesday.

The sportspersons felicitated by Union Minister of State for their distinguished achievements included hockey player KshThoiba, who represented India at Seoul Olympics 1988, Nilakanta Sharma, bronze medallist in hockey (Tokyo Olympics 2020), Arjuna awardee Chinglensana Singh, who had represented India at Rio Olympics 2016, Judo player Kumari Sushila Likmabam, who represented India at Tokyo Olympics 2020, Arjuna awardee L Sarita Devi, world champion in boxing (2006) and Asian gold medallist and silver medallist in Common Wealth Games, Wushu player Bimoljit Singh, three-time participant at Asian Games and two-time bronze medallist at Doha (Qatar), Sepak Takraw player Kh Niken Singh, Asian Games 2008 bronze medallist at Jakarta (Indonesia), Sepak Takraw player Akash Yumnam, Asian Games 2008 gold medallist, Sepak Takraw player Seitaram Singh, Asian Games 2008 bronze medallist, Sepak Takraw player Ng Jotin Singh, Asian Games 2008 bronze medallist, Sepak Takraw player W Sanjeck Singh, Asian Games 2008 bronze medallist, Sepak Takraw player Malemnganba Singh, Asian Games 2008 bronze medallist, W Henry Singh, Asian Games bronze medallist at Jakarta (Indonesia), Y Sanathoi Devi, Wushu player and Asian Games bronze medallist (Korea, 2014), and International weightlifter-turned-coach and Dhyan Chand awardee L Anita Chanu, who had participated in Asian Games.

The Minister congratulated all the sportspersons for their contribution in sports and games.

He also said that they are an inspiration for the future generation and lauded them for their continuous efforts to improve the sporting culture in the state.

He expressed his hope and belief that the talented youths of Manipur will bring laurels to the country under the able guidance of decorated and distinguished sports players.

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