SUK extends greetings on IDSDP
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 06 2024:
Students' Union of Kangleipak (SUK) extended greetings to the people of Manipur, specially to the State athletes on the occasion of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
In a statement, SUK said that April 6 is observed annually since 2014 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to commemorate the inauguration of the Modern Olympic Games in 1896 .
The date for observation was decided during the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 and was supported by the International Olympic Committee since 6 April 2014, it said.
Taking note of the role of the State Government and its unwavering support towards State athletes, SUK appealed to the State Government to give special attention to athletes directly affected by the ethnic crisis which erupted on May 3 last year.
While urging everyone to continue encouraging the State athletes who have been bringing laurels to the State for decades, SUK also maintained that it is always ready to extend all possible help to the State athletes.
SUK also went on to extend best wishes to the State athletes in view of upcoming National and international championships as well as Paris Olympics due to be held from July 26 to August 11 this year.