Annual Sports Meet for jail inmates concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 20 2019:
The 6th Annual Sports Meet, 2019 for the inmates of Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa held from December 2 to 16 was brought to a close today during a function graced by P Doungel, IPS, ADGP (Prisons) as chief guest; A Kunj akeshor Singh, Superintendent of Central Jail, Imphal as guest of honour and S Touthang, Superintendent, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa as functional president.
The sports meet saw in inmates participate in various sporting events which include Tug of War; Volleyball, Badminton (Singles and doubles), SepakTakraw, ShotPut, Carrom, Chess, Arm Wrestling.
The officials from All Manipur Volleyball Association and All Manipur Arm Wrestling Association also attended and gave a helping hand in conducting the events, said a press statement issued by PRO, Manipur Central Jail, Sajiwa.
The meet is held every year as a part of the correctional measures and recreational activities to encourage the prisoners lodged in the jail to live a healthy life and avoid depression inside the jail, the statement continued.