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37th National Games : MOA secretary lauds State players' grit, extends best wishes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 24 2023:
Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) has extended best wishes to all the athletes and officials representing Manipur at the 37th National Games beginning October 26 in Goa.
It may be noted that some disciplines of the biggest National sporting event have already been started in parts of Goa before the formal inaugural ceremony.
Goa had earlier stalled hosting the games on a few occasions but confirmed this time with the Goa Olympic Association and Goa Government showing a firm determination and commitment.
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Speaking to The Sangai Express, MOA secretary Sunil Elangbam revisited State's glory in the 5th National Games hosted in Imphal from February 14 to 25 in 1995.Having won the champions trophy at home, Manipur continued to achieve big in several editions of the games hosted by Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Jharkhand, he said.
He also noted gradual decline in the State's performances in the recent editions hosted by Kerala and Gujarat but exuded confidence that the State contingent will show an improved side at Goa Games.
He also expressed regret over the slight lack of co-ordination and communication faced by the State Government and Manipur Olympic Association leaving State's participation in the Games doubtful.
The athletes deserve all praise for clearing the doubt of State's participation at the games making their own necessary arrangement to attend the sporting extravaganza despite all the difficulties compounded by the crisis prevailing in the State since May 3.It will be a historic event with State players and officials making their own arrangement even as the Government assured to refund the expenses after the games, he said.
The Goa National Games will be an extraordinary game with a record 43 sports disciplines.
The State is expected to secure medals in Sepak Takraw, newly added Pencak Silat, Football, Judo, Weightlifting, Archery, Fencing, Cycling, Wushu, Taekwondo, Wrestling, Canoeing and Kayaking, Rowing, Triathlon, Boxing and Aquatics, he said.
So far 400 athletes and 100 officials have been confirmed for participating in the games, he said while adding that the Asian Games Wushu medallist O Roshibina has been appointed as the team leader.
Roshibina and State's Chef De Mission Bobby Waikhom have reached Goa to attend the official inauguration of the Games on October 26, he said.
Further, 20 support staff of MOA will be assisting the State contingent at the games and they have started reaching the game venues, he continued.
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