Governor urges youth to stay away from drugs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 22 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey attended the closing ceremony of the 19th Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship, 2023 held at Indoor Stadium, SAI Takyel, here, on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Governor Anusuiya noted that fencing as a sport discipline is gaining popularity in Manipur under the initiative of Manipur Fencing Association which was established in the year 1976.She commended that fencers of Manipur for showcasing their superiority by winning medals in the recent National Games and expressed delight that Manipuri women fencers have won gold, silver and bronze medals in international competitions.
Fencing, once considered for combat purposes, is now a modern competitive sport in the world that requires a lot of skill, agility and presence of mind, the Governor observed.
She further stated that Manipur has produced a good number of fencers and have brought home medals from many national and international competitions/championships including the recent National Games held in Goa.
She congratulated the medal winners on their success and encouraged the participants, who were unable to clinch medals in the championship, stating that active participation in the contest is important.
Anusuiya stated that the youth of Manipur have an innate talent for sports and due to this quality, they showcase exemplary performance in various sporting events including fencing.
The state's players have been displaying their excellent talent at the international level and are pride of Manipur in their respective disciplines.
Recognising the inherent quality and talent in sports, the government of India has approved the setting up of National Sports University in Manipur, she pointed out.
"Sports play an important role irf character building of youth.
It promotes discipline, brotherhood and social harmony which Manipur needs today," the Governor said and urged the youth to stay away from drugs as drug addiction destroys the energy of the youth, the moral fabric of people and make them forget their ancient rich cultural heritage.
Regarding the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur, she assured that central and state governments are making continuous efforts to restore peace, harmony and brotherhood.
She also appealed to all to cooperate with the state machinery, security forces, ignore rumours, use own discretion and maintain peace and not resort to any forms of violence.
She expressed confidence that with the cooperation of all sections, peace and harmony will be established in the state like before.
Later, the Governor handed over the trophy for overall team champion to the Imphal East team.
Manipur Fencing Association president M Lokendro Singh and former president Th Joykumar also attended the programme as functional president and guest of honour respectively.