9th Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 13, 2013:
: UPAA, Kyamgei fencers pocketed two gold medals on the opening day of the 9th Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium today.
In all-UPAA finals, M Devya chanu outlasted compatriot L Mangansana to wrest the mini girls epee title while Panthoi fetched the unit's second yellow metal with victory over L Ambika in the mini girls sabre event.
In all 295 fencers, including 120 girls, are competing in the championship being organised by Manipur Fencing Association.
The championship inauguration ceremony was held with Additional Chief Engineer (PWD) Kh Temba and MFA president Th Joykumar Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively while Dronacharya awardee L Ibomcha Singh and EE (Power) T Ibochouba Singh graced the event as the guests of honour.