Indian Army fetes 11 outstanding athletes at Phubala
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 06 2024:
In a heartwarming gesture, the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army with local support honoured as many as 11 outstanding sports personalities of Manipur who excelled in the Asian, National, Junior National and Zonal Games, in a simple ceremony held at Phubala, Bishnupur district today.
The programme marked the opening of a series of events ahead of the International Women's Day which is observed annually on March 8, said PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence in a press release.
As per the release, the athletes who were feted today for bringing laurels to the State and India by excelling in their respective disciplines are T Renu Devi and M Prinja Devi (Hockey); P Umeshwari and W Sapna Devi (Weightlifting); T Priya Devi (Rowing); Ayekpam Meipak Devi, Khoirom Daina Devi, Tongbram Monalisa Devi, Khaidem Gaitri Devi (Sepak Takraw), and Alex Laishram and M Chalamba Singh (Football) .
Despite the prevailing challenges in the State, their dedication and discipline of these sportsmen have propelled them to excellence, inspiring youth across the State, it said.
The initiative aims to instill pride and determination, fostering healthy competition and National unity and at the same time strengthen the ties between the Army and the community, it said.