12th SAG torch relay held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2016:
In connection with the 12th South Asian Games to be co-hosted by Guwahati and Shillong from February 5 to 26, a torch relay was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), Khuman Lampak, today at Imphal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Govindas Konthoujam flagged off the relay which started from Kangla Dragon Gate.
PHED Minister and Manipur Olympic Association president I Hemochandra, Social Welfare Minister Ak Mirabai Devi, MLA Nunghlung Victor, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore and YAS Commissioner RK Dinesh also attended the relay.
The route passed through Northern Gate of Kangla amd went through National Highway along Kanglapat Road up to Nitaipat Chutthek till Southern Gate of Kangla which later finished at the starting point, said a press release issued by YAS.
Around 1000 runners comprising players of different Associations, National and International players, National coaches, Olympians, students of National Sports Academy and officials of YAS participated in the relay.