Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 17 2009:
The State Muaythai team emerged overall team champion for the third successive times as the 9th IFMA National Muaythai Championship, 2009 concluded at SAI Centre, Salt Lake City, Kolkata.
The state team won 11 gold, two silver and two bronzes.
Besides the state team also won the best fighter of Muaythai's title and best referee's title.
The championship was participated by more than 300 players and officials.
Ng Rahul, H Dipak, G Nanao, T Loyangamba, Y Romeo, G Marempu Kabui, G Pouthailung Kabui, A Tondonba, N Boynao, Jayalaxmi and M Ibechaobi won gold in their respective categories.
L Bidyachandra and W Bachu won the two silver in junior male and sub-junior female categories.
H Chitaranjan and S Neroka won the two bronzes.
Unfortunately, E Priyokumar, N Jogen and Bhim Raj Limbu could not make any medals in their account.
Besides, G Marempu Kabui was awarded the title of best muaythai fighter and N Mahendra the title of best referee.
The West Bengal Amateur Muaythai Association organised the championship under the auspices of Muaythai Federation of India.
The state team was led by President, Manipur Amateur Muaythai Council, Thoiba Loitongbam, Dingku Khuraijam and T Basu as team manager, coach and assistant coach.