Manipur bag overall team champions title with peoples' blessings: Th Radheshyam
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 31 2018:
Education, Labour & Employment, Minister Thokchom Radheshyam, who is also the President of Manipur Olympic Association, said that hosts Manipur could bag the overall team champions in the 1st North East Olympic Games, 2018 with the blessings of the people of the State.
He made the statement at the press conference held in connection with the recently held 1 st North East Olympic Games, 2018 at Manipur Olympic Bhawan, Khuman Lampak.
The Minister hails the coaches and the players representing the State for their dedication and hard-work to win the coveted title.
Extending his deep gratitude to all, who have made this historic event a grand success, he said that the event has been successfully organized because of the support and encouragement from every section of the society.
Khuman Lampak Sports Complex is a boon for the State and especially for the sportspersons as the complex is equipped with necessary facilities of stadium, arena and sports venue, he added.
It may be mentioned that the 1st North East Olympic Games, 2018 was participated by sportsperson from the eight States of the North East India competing in twelve disciplines.
The conference was also attended by the Manipur Olympic Association.
The next edition of this Games will be held at Arunachal Pradesh in 2020 .