Judo gold medallist H Sobhasini feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16 2023:
37th National Games Goa gold medallist (Judo) Haobijam Sobhasini Devi was feted at Hiyangkhong, Laphupat Tera today.
Speaking at the event, Mayang Imphal Assembly Constituency ML A Kongkham Robindro said most players of the State are poor and they face financial troubles.
Many can't afford the costs of travelling outside the State when they represent Manipur on National and international stages.
"People shouldn't just celebrate and felicitate players when they have done winning medals.
They should be given the same encouragement before winning medals.
They should be provided the financial assistance they need and encouraged when they are playing on the field," he said.
The MLA presented monetary award to Haobijam Sobhasini.
Judo gold medallist Haobijam Sobhasini Devi hails from Laphupat Tera Hiyangkhong.
The felicitation function was organised by VETO Hiyangkhong at Kha Kangjeibung, Hiyangkhong.
Laphupat Tera Komlakhong Gram Panchayat Pradhan Ningthoujam Basanta Singh and Manipur Judo Association secretary Soibam Indrakumar attended the felicitation function.