MOA to press DoNER Minister to open Sports University in state
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 14 2012:
Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) will be pressing the DoNER Minister in ChargePawan Singh Ghatowar to open a Sports University in the state during his visit in the state capital tomorrow.
The matter was disclosed by MOA President Bijoy Koijam today.
He said that Manipur is a state where almost all types of sporting events are played with great skills and dedication and has earned the fame of powerhouse of Sports in India.
Manipur has so far produced numerous successfull sportspersons of India in the past years.
In the 34th National Games which was held in Jharkhand, Manipur emerged as the top team among the states of India with maximum medals after Services.
Moreover, Manipur has so far produced 13 Olympians including the latest sensation boxer MC Mary Kom who won a bronze medal in her debutance, he added.
It may be mentioned that Pawan Singh Ghatowar will be attending the inaugural function of the three day seminar for the development of sports in the NE region.