Asian Cadet and Junior Judo C'ship : H Oliviya, L Nungshithoi bag bronze medals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2023:
Huidrom Oliviya, Leishangthem Nungshithoi won India a bronze medal each in the Asian Cadet and Junior Judo Championship which was held from November 16 to 17 in Uzbekistan.
Oliviya, daughter of H Ibomcha and H Sobhashini from Mayang Impahl Konchak, won the bronze medal in the cadet women's -48 kg category.
Nungshithoi in the mean time bagged the other bronze medal in the -52 kg category event.
Nungshithoi is a daughter of L Ibotombi and L Rabhamani of Mayang Imphal Thana Wangkhei Leikai.
It may be noted that 7 players from Manipur were part of the Indian contingent comprising 28 players.
Other State judokas who participated in the continental event are Laishram Max (-73 kg), Mayanglambam Wangthoi (-66 kg), Sapam Maimu (-60 kg) and Dipapati Ngangbam (-70 kg) .