Manipur finish National Athletic C'ship for Blind campaign with 19 medals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 13 2018:
S Bidyarani was able to win a gold medal while Neisuthang claimed a silver to help Manipur wrap up the campaign at the 21st National Athletic Championship for Blind 2018 with 19 medals including 4 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals.
The last day of the championship held at Thyagraz Sports Complex, New Delhi since December 10 saw Manipur's S Bidyarani win a bronze medal in the girls B-l category discus throw event making a throw of 17.99 m.The last bronze medal for Manipur was bagged by Neisuthang who managed a 22.79 m in the javelin throw event for B-l category girls today.
Manipur's team which include 14 athletes (7 boys and 7 girls) were led by S Somchandra, Senior Athletic Coach Department of Youth Affairs and Sports as coach and P Dhananjoy, Mobility Instructor, IBS as team manager.