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Chief Minister fetes CWG medallist Chanambam Rishikanta
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, August 10 2026: Chief Minister of Manipur Yumnam Khemchand Singh today feted Commonwealth Games Weightlifting silver medallist Chanambam Rishikanta Singh (60 kg category) at Chief Minister's Secretariat, Imphal.

While felicitating the medallist, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to Chanambam Rishikanta Singh for his outstanding performance at the recently held 23rd edition of Commonwealth Games 2026 at Glasgow, Scotland.

His achievement has brought laurels to both the State and the Nation and makes the State proud, said the Chief Minister at the occasion.

Chief Minister fetes CWG medallist Chanambam Rishikanta

Lauding the sports movement in Manipur, the Chief Minister informed that the State Government has considered enhancing the incentives given to the medallists in international and national competitions.

Most of the sportspersons who brought medals belong to lower-income groups of families and despite the hardship they faced, they strive to bring laurels for the state and the Nation, he added.

He further said that perseverance and hard work are the prerequisites of being a sportsperson.

Manipur has a tradition and culture of supporting sportspersons by the local clubs and the community, whereas such culture is not prevalent in other regions outside Manipur, he said.

Chief Minister fetes CWG medallist Chanambam Rishikanta

During the interaction with the Chief Minister, Chanambam Rishikanta Singh expressed his profound gratitude for the Chief Minister's encouragement and motivational guidance.

Taking an example of himself winning a silver medal, he said that especially those sportspersons belonging to lower-income groups of families should not be disheartened if they cannot afford the diet required for a sportsperson, and this wrong perception needs to be dispelled.

He continued that he would bring more success in the future.

The YAS Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MLAs Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, Th Radheshyam, P Brojen Singh, T Robindro, Sheikh Noorul Hassan, Janghemlung Panmei, Th Shyamkumar Singh, Th Raghumani Singh, Secretary YAS, N Praveen, and the parents of Chanambam Rishikanta Singh were present during the felicitation ceremony.

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