7th Canoe Sprint Championship commences
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, August 16 2016:
The 7th Manipur Canoe Sprint Championship 2016 which will be held for two days began today at Regional Water Sports Complex, Takmu.
The ongoing championship is organised by Bishnupur District Canoeing & Kayaking Association (BDCKA) under the auspices of All Manipur Canoeing & Kayaking Association (AMCKA).
Ninety four players including boys and girls in five teams each took part.
Jyotin Waikhom, president AMCKA, K Mohendro Singh, chairman BDCKA, Kh Gambhir, secretary AMCKA, Y Surjitkumar Khuman, president BDCKA and Ph Magha Singh graced the opening ceremony of the championship as presidium members.
The tournament will end tomorrow and the selected players from the championship will go for the National Championship.
With 14 gold and 2 silver medals, Sendra Youth Club led the tally on the opening day today.