8 strike gold at MMA Nationals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2024:
As many as 8 mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes won gold medals at the 7 th National MMA Championship which was held from May 7 to 12 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Altogether 21 athletes from Manipur participated in the championship and returned with 7 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze medals, said Aztecs Sports and Fight Studio in a statement.
Malemnganba, Kenorish, Priyangka, N Beerjit, Olivia, M Island, Nikison and Melody bagged gold medals at the championship while Noushad Ali and Wakash bagged silver medals, and M Sadananda, Prajit Kangabam, Radclif, Estillibas and B Akash Sharma settled for bronze medals, it said.
Aztecs Sports and Fight Studio not only congratulated the athletes but also greeted the State's team coach Laishram Birbal over their achievements at the National championship.
The gold medallists have also sealed their chances to represent India at the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship due to be hosted by Pakistan next month, it added.