Basic hockey training for girls commences in Chandel
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, October 13 2021:
Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam on Wednesday opened the 1st District Level Basic Hockey Training for Girls being organised by Chandel District Hockey Association (CDHA) in collaboration with Manipur Hockey.
The opening event was held at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, Japhou, Chandel.
Also present at the event were ADC Chandel ex-member Sh Manglem Monsang, hockey Olympian Ksh Thoiba, District Sports Association Chandel president Ts Chamna Anal, 18 Assam Rifles CO Col Ajit Khatri, Modi village chief KL John, Hockey Manipur chief executive officer Laimayum Basanta Sharma, assistant secretary Ksh Shantakumar, technical director Ch Bala Singh, executive member P Bandhan, Technical Advisory Committee member P Tilotama, Chandel District Hockey Association president Ng Gilbert Monsang, secretary Th Joyshing Monsang, vice president NL Wilpelngam Anal, ioint secretary Sumpi Mowarning, assistant secretary Ts Newry Anal and treasurer Ng Samson Monsang among others.
During the inaugural programme, Hockey Manipur presented 20 hockey sticks, balls and other hockey kits to Chandel District Hockey Association.
The hockey training drew 63 girls from different parts of Chandel district.
Hockey coach Ch Napoleon (NIS/FIS) and Ch Shantakumar will train the girls.