Th Lokeshwar fetes Senior Women's NFC winners with cash reward
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 17 2024:
Former Speaker ofManipur Legislative Assembly and MLA of Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh feted the Manipur women's football team who were recently crowned champions of the National Football Championship for Rajmata Jijabai Trophy.
The State women's team who defeated Haryana by 2-0in a very lopsided final encounter of the National Championship hosted in Kolkata returned to a rousing welcome this morning as they landed at Imphal International Airport.
They were accorded a reception later at the official quarter of the MLA Lokeshwar in Babupara.
During the programme, the MLA not only congratulated the team on their achievement but also feted the team with a cash reward of Rs 50,000 while encouraging the team to repeat the feat in the future.
Manipur has been in the forefront when it comes to sports in India and the State senior women's football team have redefined State's authority by becoming record 22nd time champions in the National Championship, the MLA said while interacting with the athletes.
Noting that most of the State players come from humble backgrounds, he said he has been contributing in encouraging athletes in all possible ways and will continue to do so in the future.
He said he was extremely satisfied with the performance of the team and expressed hope that more athletes will emerge and shine brightly in the National and international arena.
Being good in sports is a characteristic of a developed Nation or a race, the MLA added.