Japanese coach Yamaguchi teaches Judo in state
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2012:
To give a boost in the field of Judo to the players of Manipur in international arena, reknown Japanese Judo Coach Hidique Yamaguchi taught various techniques of Judo to different Judo academy of Manipur.
During his stint in Manipur, the Japanese coach taught Judo in National Sports Academy, SAI SAG and Mayai Lambi Sports Academy, Mayang Imphal.
He praised the players of Manipur for their easy adaptation and expressed his hope that Manipur will shine in the international arena in the field.
The Japanese Coach came to Imphal after visiting nine different countries including Thailand, Lois, Combodia and Nepal.
He will now be heading for Mizoram to teach Judo to its players.
After Mizoram, he will go to Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura.
Stating the reason for choosing Manipur as his first destination, he said that Manipur has closed tie with Japan which is why Manipur was in his first priority in India.
Judo coach of Manipur Moirangthem Deven and the National Sports Academy took major role in bringing the Japanese coach in Manipur.