Governor's Mukna Kangjei tourney begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 17 2023:
Will urge centre to include Mukna Kangjei in Khelo India: Th Chaoba
The three-day 3rd Governor's Mukna Kangjei Trophy, which is being organised by Kreeda Bharati Manipur, commenced from Friday at Ima Laikhulem-bi Lampak, Khurai Sajor Leikai.
In his speech as chief guest of the inaugural function, former union MoS padmashree Th Chaoba said that Mukna can be regarded as a different form of wrestling, left behind by our forefathers well before advent of any form of wrestling in other parts of India.
He then assured of urging the central government including the Prime Minister to include Mukna Kangjei in Khelo India, while suggesting for publication of books on Mukna Kangjei to make the people aware about the rules and regulations of this traditional game.
In all, 4 teams from Kakching, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Imphal West districts are participating in the tournament.
Presided over by Kreeda Bharati Manipur Prant president T Subaschandra, the inaugural function was also attended by All Manipur Mukna Association president and Wangkhei MLA Th Arunkumar, MLA Kh Joykisan, Akhil Bharatiya Sah Prachar Pramukh, Narendra Thakur and Kreeda Bharati Manipur Prant VP G Tombi Sharma as guests of honour.