Manipur finish National Masters Athletics C'ships with 87 medals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 17 2024:
Manipur ended their campaign at the 44th National Masters Athletics Championships which concluded today in Pune with as many as 87 medals including 44 gold, 20 silver and 23 bronze.
The last day saw Manipuri athletes adding 3 gold, 1 silver and 6 bronze medals to stretch the medal haul.
It was H Indu who opened the State's gold medal account today by topping 55+ women's javelin throw competition with a 26.23 m finish before securing another gold medal by finishing first in the shot put competition by registering highest 8.86 m.The other gold medal was won by L Ashakumar who clocked 12.43 seconds in the 55+ men's 100 m race to finish first.