Judo nationals: State bag six medals on first day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, August 30 2023:
Manipur bagged two gold, one silver and three bronze medals on the first day of the Junior National Judo Championship 2023-24 being organised by Judo Federation of India (JFI) in association with Delhi Judo Council at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium, New Delhi from August 28 to September 1 .
In girls' competition, Leishangthem Nungshithoi (52 kg) won the gold medal as Mutum Roshibina (44 kg) and Ningthoujam Haripriya (48 kg) secured a bronze medal each.
In boys' competition, Sapam Maimu (60 kg) grabbed a gold medal, Yumnam Yuhenba (55 kg) silver medal and Angom Wanglen (66 kg) bronze medal in their respective weight categories.
The Manipur team is being led by Thingbaijam Arun as team coach (boys), Huirem Chingkheinganbi as team coach (girls) and Leitangthem Binoy as team manager.