Sports Minister praises Bembem
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 30 2017:
In recog-nition of the outstanding achievements of international woman footballer and Arjuna Awardee Oinam Bembem, the State Government has announ-ced to include the ace footballer in the State Sports Expert Committee .
This was announced by Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Letpao Haokip and Art and Culture Minister L Jayantakumar during the grand reception ceremony of the Arjuna Awardee organised by the United Pioneers' Club today at Ereima Shanglen, Pi-shumthong Oinam Leikai .
Letpao Haokip also promised a playground to the locality where Bembem belongs in acknowledgment of her achievement.
Earlier in the day, a rousing reception was accorded to the footballer by family, locals and sports lovers at the Imphal Airport .
Known as the flag bearer of Indian women's football, Bembem represented India in 85 games and scored 32 goals before retiring two years ago.