Athletic Assn of Manipur advises affiliated athletes to refrain from Sangai Run
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2018:
Athletic Association of Manipur has warned all athletes of the State not to participate in the Sangai Run 2018 to be organised by Oorep Sports under Department of Tourism as a partof this year's Manipur Sangai Festival.
N Ajit, president of Athletic Association of Manipur, in a press meet held at the conference hall of All Manipur Sports Association, maintained that Athletic Association of Manipur does not aprove the run and further said that all registered athletics' bodies will not encourage any athletic activities organised without proper rules and regulations.
Eto Tongbram, secretary of Athletic Association of Manipur, expressed that the association is not against any kind of work which would promote the tourism festival but a competitive events like marathon without consulting the concerned regulatory body of the State will not be tolerated.
Athletes and officials affiliated to the association, if found to be indulged in the Sangai Run 2018, would be dealt with appropriate disciplinary actions, he added.
It may be mentioned that, the association has submitted representations to the Chief Minister and the Tourism Director on multiple occasions stating the association's objection to participation by athletes and officials affiliated to Athletic Association of Manipur in runs organised by unauthorized bodies.
The press meet was also attended by Mangi, vice president, Athletic Association of Manipur and other key members.