State judokas bag six medals at NSG
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 07 2024:
Manipuri judo team won six medals including three gold and two silver to be crowned the Overall Team Champions in judo competition of the 68th National School Games (U-14 boys and girls) held in Gujarat.
On the last day of the Games, Shamukcham Rajaran Singh the gold in the below 50 kg boys competition as Naomy Thokchom secured the silver medal in below 36 kg girls.
Earlier in the competition, Akoijam Korouwangba 50-plus kg boys) and Naorem Debajit (below 45 kg) won the gold, while Meisnam Abijit (below 40 kg boys) finished second and Wakabam Luhenba (below 30 kg boys) settled for the bronze medal.
Meanwhile, Akoijam Korouwangba Meitei was adjudged winner of the Boys Best Judoka title.
The 16-member team was led by A Surjit Meitei as coach and N Sumobala Devi as manager.