Ukhrul gym athletes secure positions
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, November 16 2022:
Adding yet another feather to its cap, Ukhrul's Royal Gymnasium has set a proud record at the recently concluded 11th East Zone Men's & Women's Physique Sports Championship 2022, held in Kolkata.
Two of its athletes namely, Solimla Jajo of Kasom Khullen secured 5th position in Women's Model Physique (Open Category) while Saratlunminthang Touthang of Moreh finished 4th in 80 kg Bodybuilding (Open Category), according to the gym's proprietor and trainer Robert Meitei.
Solimla Jajo is currently pursuing 1st Semester (BA) at Pettigrew College, Ukhrul and Saratlunminthang Touthang is a student of 5th Semester (BA) at Moreh College, Tengnoupal district.
Solimla and Saratlunminthang were among the four athletes who qualified for the championship held on November 12-14.The two others were Yuvraj Sonar of Phungreitang East (70 kg Senior) and Peter Thangminlen Misao of Moreh (60 kg Senior) .
They were all trained in Ukhrul.
It may be mentioned that Solimla Jajo got silver medal in Jr Asia Model Physique 2022 and was also a champion in the Inter District Championship 2022 .
Saratlunminthang was also 4th position holder in Mr Khamba 2022 (Junior Category).
The duo is now undergoing rigorous training for the upcoming World Championship to be held later this year in Phuket, Thailand.
"God bless you both," Robert wished them for the upcoming championship and expressed gratitude to all well-wishers, sponsors, as well as BBAUD, AMBBA and IBBF for their support.