Yogasana medallists accorded warm reception
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 04 2023:
Two yogasana athletes who brought home medals from the Asmita Khelo India Women's Yogasana League East Zone Championship were accorded a warm reception upon their arrival at the Imphal International Airport today.
The championship which was held from December 1 to 3 in Guwahati saw participation of around 150 athletes from Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Meghalaya and Nagaland.
In the championship, Chungkham Sonia won a gold medal in the single artistic event while Yambem Thasana bagged a bronze medal in the traditional event.
Ch Sonia is a daughter of Chungkham Sailendar and Chungkham ongbi Rani of Thongju while Yambem Thasana is a daughter of Yambem Nanao and Yambem ongbi Thajamanbi of Khundrakpam.
Manipur Yogasana Sports Association expressed immense pride and happiness over the achievement of the athletes in a statement.
It also added that the two athletes will undergo intensive training from tomorrow for the upcoming Asmita Khelo India National Women's Yogasana League.