Imphal Kangkhut crowned champions of International Nupikhut Kang
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2018:
Imphal Kangkhut claimed the champions title of the 1st International Invitation League Cum Knock-Out Prize Money Nupikhut (Mix) Kang Tournament organised by All Hailakandi District Kang Association, Hailakandi at Chongtham Kangsang Laishramkhun, Hailakandi today beating Nongdon Lairembi Kangkhut, Hailakandi by 17-10 margin in the final.
A total of 10 kangkhuts from India and Bangladesh took part in this kang tournament held since October 25 last.
The winners, Imphal Kangkhut claimed Rs 15,000 while runners up Nongdon Lairembi Kangkhut settled with Rs 9,000.Best chekfei for men's went to W Premjit of Imphal Kangkhut while H Bidyarani of Imphal Kangkhut claimed the best chekfei for women.
K Biren of Imphal Kangkhut bagged the best lamtha title while Nongdon Lairembi's Kh Rima won the best lamtha title for women.
Kh Biren was also adjudged man of the final match.
The closing ceremony of the tournament was graced by Kripanath Mallah, Deputy Speaker, Assam Legislative Assembly; Ch Kulabidhu Singha, president All Hailakandi Dist.
Kang Association; Saikat Dutta Choudhury, National secretary, Bharatia Janata Yuva Morcha; Tejamani Singha, president, Assam Manipuri Progressive Front, Central Committee, Silchar; L Omnath Sharma, Ex-member, Manipur Kang Association and K Nanibabu Singha, president, Thougan Marap, Jaribon, Hailakandi as presidium members.