All India Inter University Taekwondo begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 25 2012:
The All India INter University Taekwondo Competition organised by the Department of Sports, Manipur University has commenced today at Manipur University, Canchipur.
The inaugural function was graced by first olympian of Manipur Nilakamal and Dean of Students Welfare, Manipur University Professor Th Ratankumar as Chief Guest and President respectively.
Registrar of MU Prof N Lokendra also attended as Guest of Honour.
In all, 146 male players from 24 universities and 98 female players from 18 universities participated in the tournament.
In the first day of the tournament, K Namitha of Manipur University won gold in women's 48 kg category.
Ammtha Mohanar of Kerala University won silver.
Depako Shyari of Kumaon University, UP and Nilama Waga of Mumbai University won bronze medals.
In men's 74 kg category, Pradeep Dahiya of Kurukshetra University won gold and Naveen Dahiya of Delhi University won silver.
The brone medals were won by Vinod of Kerala University and Vasanta Pujari of Mumbai University.