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Somorjit clinches Mukna Jatra title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 05 2019:
S Somorjit has won the Mukna Jatra title at the Manipuri Mukna Shannaroi Changdamnaba (Mukna competition) 2019 organised jointly by Democratic Students alliance of Manipur (DESAM) and All Manipur Mukna Association at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
A total of 50 players, who were clubbed into two sides namely Nongmeibung Pana and Heingang Pana, participated in the event wherein S Somorjit of Nongmeibung Pana finished on top to win the title.
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The eye catching mukna (a form of wrestling native to Manipur) competition, was graced by Dr Soraisam Manaoton, Director, Jenith Academy Sangaiprou; Salam Akash, president DESAM; Arunkumar Thangjam, working president, AMMA as dignitaries who also encouraged the muknarois (wrestlers) and Jatra (champion).
Students from various institutions across the State also witnessed the event.
The mukna event was organised as a part of their pledge to revive the dying indigenous tradition and culture, said DESAM's president, Salam Akash who also maintained such an event will serve as a connecting bridge between the present and upcoming generation and the State's glorious past.
Addressing as the chief guest, Dr Manaoton highlighted the importance of indigenous tradition and culture of Manipur, and urged all to join hands in reviving the State's culture which he said is deteriorating due to 'many external forces' .
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