National Games silver medallist M Samson feted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 12 2023:
Moirangthem Samson who won Manipur a Wushu silver medal at the recently concluded 37th National Games was felicitated today by SEVA Club and Bishnupur District Wushu Association at Moirangkhunou Mayai Leikai.
Samson, who is a National Championship gold medallist, won the silver medal in the men's 48 kg sanda competition at the National Games hosted by Goa from October 26 to November 9 .
Samson who hails from Moirangkhunou Mayai Leikaiand his childhood coach and international championship medallist M Ronel were encouraged during the programme which was attended by M Asnikumar, Chairman Loktak Development Authority; W Shobha, president Bishnupur District Wushu Association; M Biramani, founder general secretary Wushu Association of Manipur ; H Khamba, secretary SEVA Club and others as dignitaries.
After receiving basic coaching from Moirangthem Ronel Samson trains at SAI Takyel under coaches Birahari, Ashalata, Premkumar and Sumit since 2016 .
The dignitaries not only congratulated the player over his achievement but also extended best wishes to perform well in future events.