State National Games contingent to be flagged off today
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 23 2015 :
The State contingent for the 35th National Games to be hosted by Tamil Nadu at its capital Kerala from January 31 to February 14 would be flagged off in a phase-wise manner, starting from Saturday.
Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh would flag off the first phase of the contingent from Khuman Lampak Sports Stadium tomorrow.
The first phase contingent would include officials and players of aquatic events, archery team, women football team, gymnastic team, shooting team, rowing team, squash team, weight lifting team, wrestling team, yachting team.
The contingent of the first phase would be led jointly by GA Sanatomba and K Jayananda Sharma as deputy chiefs-de mission.
It may be noted here that players from Manipur would compete in 20 different disciplines in the 35th National Games.
The State contingent would be flagged off in five phases.