Y Radheshyam fetes National Games medallists of Hiyanglam AC
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, November 10 2023:
The MLA of Hiyanglam AC Dr Y Radheshyam today feted as many as 17 athletes of the Assembly segment who participated and brought home medals from 37th National Games hosted by Goa from October 26 to
November 9 .
The reception programme was held at the residence of the MLA at Langmeidong.
The athletes who were feted included gold medallists Yaikhom Anjali (Pencak Silat) from Langmeidong Maning Awang Leikai, Sanasam Sophia (Pencak Silat) from Hiyanglam Makha Leikai, Laiphrakpam Rojina (gold in team and bronze in individual) (Archery) from near Langmeidong CD Block office; sepak-takraw team : Sorokhaibam Elizabeth from Hiyanglam Hiranmei, Elangbam Leirentombi from Hiyanglam, Oinam Chaoba from Hiyanglam Waikom Leikai, Elangbam Shilpa from Hiyanlam Makha Leikai, Khumenthem Roshni from Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai, Elangbam Priya from Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai.
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Silver medal winning sepak-takraw players Mayengbam Shitaljit of Hiyanglam Hiranmei, Elangbam Boynao from Hiyanglam Mayai Leikai and Huidrom Anish from Hiyanglam Waikhom Leikai, and wushu athlete Ningthoujam Malemnganba of Yangdong; bronze medallists Elangbam Italy (Wushu) of Langmeidong Maning Mayai Leikai, Shamjetshabam Bidyaluxmi (Pencak Silat) of Thounaojam Mayai Leikai; Yaikhom Kiran (Pencak Silat) of Langmeidong Maning Awang Leikai and participant Thounaojam Rita (Pencak Silat) were also feted.
Speaking at the occasion, the players also urged the State Government to ensure more upgraded training facilities to the athletes so that they could perform better in future National and international sporting events.
The programme was also attended by Waikhong Zilla Parishad Member Ch Indrajit and Waikhong GP Pradhan W Brojen who also greeted the players for their achievements and encouraged them to bring more laurels to the State.