MOA, MLA Shyam wish state Olympians
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 21 2021:
Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) and Langthabal MLA Karam Shyam have extended their best wishes to MC Mary Kom (boxing), Likmabam Sushila Devi (judo), Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting), Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu (hockey) and Sanglakpam Nilakanta Singh (hockey) who would be taking part in the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 .
A blessing cum prayer meet was organised by MOA at its office at Khuman Lampak for the five Olympians from the state on Wednesday.
The programme was attended by family members of the Olympians along with MOA president and Heirok MLA Thokchom Radheshyam.
Speaking on the occasion, Radheshyam acknowledged that every household in the state is praying for the success of the five Olympians.
The medal won by them will bring joy to all the people of the state as well as laurel for the state.
On behalf of MOA and the public, he also prayed to the almighty for blessing the Olympians in their endeavour, he added.
Meanwhile, MLA Karam Shyam also prayed to the Almighty so that the players could showcase their best performance and bring honour to the state and the country, a release said.