Funaba C'ship 2018 kicks off at Khuman Lampak
CM N Biren urges sports associations to work collectively
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, September 16 2018: Chief Minister N Biren has urged various sports associations of the State to work hard collectively to develop and enhance performance of their respective sports disciplines instead of indulging in infighting among themselves.

He was speaking at the foundation day of the World Funaba Federation cum opening ceremony of the State Level Funaba Championship 2018 at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium.

Stating that some sports associations of the State are apparently defunct due to groupism and infighting, the CM stressed on the need to give a chance to younger generation as well to serve these associations.

He also stated that discipline is the foundation of success in every field and nothing can be achieved without it.

The CM also reiterated the need to hold a special seminar for two or three days to assess or review the performance shown by State players in the recent National and international tournaments.

He also highlighted that the State Government is planning to bring experts/coaches from Tata Football Academy and Belgium to the State to train the young footballers of the State soon.

Speaking to media persons on the sideline of the function, the CM informed that some persons suspected to have involved in Tharoijam mob lynching incident had already been picked up by police.

Stating that the State Government had already announced that such kind of barbaric act would not be tolerated, he continued that all those involved in the crime would be punished according to the law.

Earlier during the function, the World Funaba Federation donated an ambulance to the State Government.

Functionaries of the federation led by its president Ranbir Singh Laishram handed over the key of the ambulance to the CM.

Arjuna Awardee in Wushu, M Bimoljit; wushu player Y Sapana and Archery player Paonam Lily Chanu were also feted with cash rewards at the function.

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