Oinam Kendra Kangkhut emerge champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 09 2019:
Oinam Kendra Kangkhut were crowned the champions of 8th Mangsatabam Iboyaima and Punyabati Memorial League Cum Knock-Out Kendra Wise Kang Tournament 2019 for 60 and 50 years organised by Singjamei Kangkhut at Singjamei Kangsang.
Oinam Kendra prevailed 27-14 against Keishamthong Kendra Kangkhut in the final match today to rightfully claim the title of the tournament.
Keishamthong Kendra and Oinam Kendra came on level terms in the second half as both scored 10 points each but latter team's 17-4 lead in the first half proved worth and facilitate the 27-14 finish.
A Open of Oinam Kendra Kangkhut claimed the best chekphei title while O Jugindro claimed best lamtha title.
The final match of the tournament participated by 12 teams was graced by Oinam Romen Singh, social worker; Nameirakpam Nilkanta, president, Singjmei Kangkhut as presidium members who also feted the winners and runners up teams with Rs 8,000 and Rs 6,000 respectively along with trophies.