4th WMF Imphal India Muaythai : Challenger Cup 2015 concludes
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 03 2015:
The 4th WMF Imphal India Muaythai Challenger Cup 2015 which started from February 1 at YAS Boxing Stadium, Khuman Lampak, ended on February 2.Some previous national Muaythai champions from states like Tamil Nadu also took part this time in the Muaythai Challenger Cup 2015" .
In the 67 Kg senior male, S Than Lun Lian of Manipur defeated S Mahendra Kumar of Tamil Nadu in the final.
K Mohandas of Tamil Nadu won gold Medal in the 51 kg category by defeating Th Indrakumar Singh of Manipur.
Nagaland's Calvin defeated Y Suranjoy Singh of Manipur in the 48 kg category in the final.
K Loyangama won gold medal in the 30 kg category by defeating RK Manglasana.
Muaythai officials from many states also took part in the "4th WMF Imphal India Muaythai Challenger Cup 2015" .
O Manglemjao, Solomon Awomi, Vitoka Chishi, A Rajkumar, Nehkholien, Dr Tarunkumar, O Mongyamba, Ratan Singh, T Rajen Singh, Kh Ashok kumar Singh, Th Manoranjan, Khellen Chongtham, S Motilal Singh, S Chaoba Singh, H Ibohal, P Nabachandra participated as officials in the Championship.
President of the Muaythai Federation of India (MFI), Oken Jeet Sandham, supervised the overall Championship which was also attended by members of various cultural troupes in the state.
Earlier at the inaugural function, beautiful Manipur traditional dances were presented by various artistes.
Various sports personalities also attended the grand opening program and also the closing function.
In the meantime, the organizing committee has appreciated the service rendered by the medical team from the Khuman Lampak Dispensary during the championship.
It may be mentioned that there will be a grand "Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Muaythai Federation of India" in the month of May at Imphal.
MFI completes 25 years in the year 2015.It was established in 1990 .