HERICOUN wishes best of lucks to 5 state Olympians
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 17 2012:
Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) in a press release wished the five Olympians of Manipur, who will be participating in the London Olympics, best of wishes.
HERICOUN stated that the qualifying of five players from the state for the world's greatest sporting events which has remain dreams of every sportspersons once again showed the skills of state players in the field of sports.
Five time world champion, MC Mary Kom, emerging boxer Laishram Devendro, well experienced archer Laishram Bombayla, the mighty Ngangbam Soniya and hockey player Kothajit once again reminded the valour and strong willed ancestors of the people of the state, the release stated.
Since times immemorial, people of the state have been tactful and lion-hearted with strong will to perseverse.
Only if the present unrest in the society calm down to a peaceful society, there will be more and more players coming out for the international platform to show their skills and sportsmanchip, it added.
With only 10 days left for the five state Olympians to walk with their heads up in the Olympic Stadium, HERICOUN appealed to all the people and organisations of the state to pray for them to overcome all challenges and bring laurels to the state.