State artistic gymnast teams leave for Jr Nationals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 24 2020:
An 8 member team of All Manipur Gymnastics Association have left Imphal today for the 55 th Junior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship (MAG&WAG) to be held at National Sports Academy, Khel Gaon, Prayagraj (Allahabad) from January 29 to February 1.The gymnasts who will be representing the State are:
Men- Khwairakpam Arjun Singh, Aheibam Nelbin and Chandam Bijesh Singh;
Women- Mathiuhuailiu Bibiana Pame, Nisha Show and Huirem Jesika.
The teams are being led by Yumnam Ranjan Singh as coach and Pangambam Akhelo as team manager.
Further, Sneha Irengbam (12 to 15 years: Age Group I), Ariha Pangambam (15 to 17 years: Age Group II), Aribam Haripyari Devi (15 to 17 years: Age Group II) and Thokchom Mayabati Devi (15 to 17 years: Age Group II) were aerobic gymnasts who were named by the same association to undergo a trial selection on February 2 at Allahabad for preparation of Indian team for the 9th FIG Aerobic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition which will be held at Baku (AZE) from May 8 to 10 .