Fencing medallist Thoithoibi Chanu feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, January 29 2024:
Laishram Thoithoibi Chanu, who bagged the cadet category bronze medal in fencing in the Khelo India Youth Games-2023 held from January 20 to 24 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, was felicitated in a function organised by Khangabok Relief Committee at the relief camp set up at Rice Research Centre Khangabok-Wangbal, on Monday.
The felicitation function was attended by Thoubal DC A Subhash, DYASO Deben Moirangthem and Relief Committee convenor Nabakumar TC as presidium members.
An amount of Rs 10, 000 along with gifts was presented to Thoithoibi Chanu as a mark of respect and encouragement.
Fifteen years old Thoithoibi Chanu is the daughter of Laishram Naoba and Ranjita fpm Sugnu Makha Leikai.
She along with her parents and two siblings were forced to leave their home due to the ethnic conflict and are presently taking shelter in the Khangabok relief camp.