National workshop discusses importance of nutrition in sports
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 19 2025: A 3-day National workshop on "Sports & Nutrition" kicked off at the Court Hall of Manipur University, Canchipur today.

The workshop was jointly organised by the Department of Anthropology, Physical Education and Sports, Home Science and IQAC, Pole Star College Hiyanglam-Wabagai and Manipur University's College Department Council.

It was attended by Professor N Lokendra, Vice Chancellor, Manipur University as the chief guest; Professor S Jibonkumar, Dean of School of Human and Environmental Sciences, MU as the functional president and Kshetrimayum Thoiba, Olympian and Former Deputy General Manager, Food Corporation of India, Regional Office Imphal as the guest of honour.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor N Lokendra said that Manipur has produced successful players in every field of sport.

In view of the intense competition in every sector, a player has to be mindful about maintaining good health.

Stressing on the high nutrition content of many locally available green vegetables, he said that people engaged in different sports should consume healthy and nutritious food.

Success will be hard to achieve in any field in cases where people are in poor health and consume unhealthy food, he said.

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