L Milan Singh wins Sadar Hills Half Marathon
Source: The Sangai Express
Kanggui, December 29 2013:
L Milan Singh of yairipok and Nengboichong Hangshing of Saikul respectively clinched the men's and women's titles of the Sadar Hills Half Marathon 2013 conducted today.
The race sponsored by European Manipuri Association (EMA) was participated by more than 30 athletes and held under the theme "Higher, Stronger and Better Education" in Sadar Hills.
The race was flagged off from Sapormeina Addl SP (Kangpokpi) Zakir.
In the men's section, Milan Singh (18) covered the 18 kms (approx.) distance in 52 mins 50 secs followed by Amir Khan (17) of Yairipok Tulihal Mayai Leikai in 53 mins 8 secs and Rafidamat (18) of Yairipok in third in 56 mins 34 secs.
Among women competitors, Nengboichong of Phailen Village in Saikul (Sadar Hills) won the race in 1 hr 23 mins 11secs followed by Hatdeikim Sitlhou (17) in 1 hr 30 mins 55 secs as Lamnunhoi Neishel, Nengneivah Chongloi and Ngahnunhoi Chongloi shared the third position in 1 hr 37 mins 45 secs.
L Milan, who bagged third position in the recently held Kangleipak Marathon urged every youth of Manipur to avoid drugs and get involved in sports while Amir Khan, second in Kangleipak Marathon proposed that the Sadar Hills organizers strive for a grander event.
Rafidamat stressed on importance of Games and Sports in moulding the career of today's youths.
The Organizing Committee President Chonminlen Gangte, who himself participated in the race while lauding the efforts of everyone noted role of sports in the society.