8th State level Jeet-Kune-Do Championship begins at Senapati DHQ
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, May 16 2018:
The 8th edition of the State level Jeet-Kune-Do championship for the sub-junior, junior and senior began today at Indoor Stadium, Senapati under the theme, "Sports for nation" .
The inaugural function was graced by Pradip Singh, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Senapati as the chief guest, Robert T Maram, president, SDOAM as the guest of honour and Dr Khamba, Associate Professor, Manipur College and Vice President, Jeet Kune-Do Association, Manipur, Dr Moirangthem Ibomcha, secretary, Jeet Kune-Do Association, Manipur and vice president, Asian Jeet-Kune-Do Federation as special guests.
The championship is being organized by the Jeet Kune-Do Association, Senapati (JKAS) under the aegis of Jeet Kune-Do Association, Manipur.
SP, Senapati in his chief guest speech appealed the folks to spread the awareness of Jeet Kune-Do which is not only for self defence but also a sport where many youth can become meritorious in the discipline.
Robert T Maram, president, SDOAM welcomed every player coming all the way from other seven districts of the State to participate in the championship on behalf of the people of Senapati.
In his speech he also mentioned that winning the game is not only the priority but participation and learning from one another is equally important.
He urged the players to do well in their performances during the sports.
Dr Moirangthem Ibomcha also wished all the players representing various 7 districts to put their best.
M Ibomcha also said that Jeet Kune-Do is a recognized school sports too and the State is also planning to send a contingent at the All India University level Jeet Kune-Do Championship to be held in the month of July.
Different players representing various districts; Ukhrul district, Imphal East district, Imphal West district, Thoubal district, Senapati district, Bishnupur district and Churachandpur districts are taking part in the game.
The game is slated to continue till 17 of this month.