Minister Karam Shyam inaugurates 9th East Zone Softball Championship 2017
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, December 01 2017: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Karam Shyam today graced the opening ceremony of 9th East Zone Softball Championship, 2017 as the Chief Guest at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal .

Teams from Bihar, Nagaland, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam and Manipur are taking part in the championship (both men and women categories).

A Team from Nepal has been invited to take part in the championship and play an exhibition match .

Addressing the gathering, Minister Karam Shyam said sports athletes from the State are sacrificing to bring laurels for the country without getting adequate benefits.

He said more emphasis is needed to nurture the sporting talents from the grassroot level and implement a new sports policy which will help all sportspersons to reach their full potential .

Minister Karam Shyam also said sports not only instils discipline but also helps in national integration.

He said Manipur being a small State has produced 17 Olympians and over 1,000 international players .

N Praveen Singh, IAS, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Elangbam, secretary of Manipur Olympic Association, Th Mohendra Pratap Singh graced the function as guests of honour and president respectively.

The Championship organised by Manipur Softball Association will conclude on December 3, 2017 .

In the Boys Group A league palyed today, Manipur beat Assam 4-3.Lalit scored 2 runs while Bankim and Shitaljit scored one each for Manipur .

Nagar, Akash and Ritul contributed one each to make it 3 for Assam .

In a girls league match, Manipur lost 3-4 to Orissa .

Rasmita of Orissa scored two runs while Payal and Sweety scored one run each.

Benao, Tombisana and Kamala scored one run for Manipur.

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