Pencak Silat C'ship: State martial athletes accorded warm welcome
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 26 2022:
Manipur's martial athletes who had won medals at the 6th Asian Senior Pencak Silat Championship 2022 and the triumphant state team at the National Pencak Silat Championship 2022 for senior and master categories were accorded a warm reception at the Imphal International Airport on Wednesday.
The state athletes were received at the airport by the officials of the Pencak Silat Association of Manipur and a horde of sports enthusiasts.
The martial athletes from Manipur bagged one gold, two silver and five bronze medals for India at the 6th Asian Senior Pencak Silat Championship held at Srinagar from October 11 to 17 .
On the other hand, Manipur secured the overall tea m championship title at National Pencak Silat Championship, which was also held at Srinagar from October 21 to 24 .
The state team won nine gold, one silver and two bronze medals to emerge as the overall team champions.
Meanwhile, Naorem Boynao, Sinam Chingkhei, Sinam Jeevan, Huidrom Bishan, Thounaojam Johnson, Yaikhom Kiran, Yaikhom Rohit, Ahongshangbam Sarjubala, and Shamjetshabam Bidyaluxmi have been selected to represent the country at the 2nd Persilat World Beach Pencak Silat Championships 2022 to be held in Philippines from December 4 to 13 .