IE team overall champ of Pencak Silat
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, November 16 2021:
Imphal East team was crowned as the overall champions of the 4th State Level Pencak Silat Championship 2021-2022 organised by Kakching District Pencak Silat Association (KDPSA) at Children's Park community hall, Kakching Makha Leikai, which ended on Tuesday.
The competition conduct ed under the joint aegis of Pencak Silat Association of Manipur (PSAM) and Indian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF) from Monday was participated by teams from Kakching, Thoubal, Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur districts along with Manipur Police.
A total of 160 players including 60 girls competed for medals in Singa Club, Macan-Silat, Pre-Teen, Pre-Junior, Junior, Senior and Master categories.
Imphal East team emerged champions by winning a total of.43 medals including 33 gold and six silver medals.
Kakching district secured the runners up prize with 24 gold, 32 silver and 17 bronze medals, while Thoubal district came third with total haul of four gold, 12 silver and 16 bronze medals.
The closing function was attended by PSAM president LaishramShyamkumar as chief guest and Kakching Municipal Council former chairperson Naorem Sanjitkumar as president, while Sugnu MLA K Ranjit's elder brother Kangujam Ningthemjao and PSAM secretary Laishram Ranjit were present as guests of honour.