Thang-ta gold medallist Sanand feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, February 01 2024:
Kangujam Sanand, youngest son of K Ibocha and Nungshi Devi of Khunpham Awang Leikai, who won a gold medal in U-18 60 kg 'Phunnaba Ama' Thang-Ta competition at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu from January 28 to 30, was felicitated by Khunpham Welfare Youth's Club (KWYC) and locals on Thursday.
On his arrival at Imphal International Airport, Sanand was accorded warm welcome by his family members and public led by Bishnupur District Huyen Langlon Thang-ta Association president Thiyam Shanti Kumar.
From the airport, the gold medallist was taken to his birthplace Khunpham where he was feted by KWYC and locals.
Speaking to media persons, K Sanand recounted that in the final of Thang-Ta Phunnaba Ama, he defeated his opponent from Rajasthan by 35-17 points.
Expressing gratitude on being felicitated by people of his locality, he pledged to train harder to bring more laurels to the state and contribute his mite in promoting Thang-ta sports at the global level.