Chief minister Biren flags off Olympic Day run
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, June 23 2022: Chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday flagged off the Olympic Day Run 2022 at the courtyard of the Olympic Bhavan, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal.

The event was organised by the Manipur Olympic Association on the occasion of World Olympic Day, which is observed on June 23 every year.

During his speech, N Biren Singh extended his best wishes to all sportspersons for a better future to bring laurels to the state.

While stating that games and sports contribute a lot towards bringing a healthy and disciplined society, the chief minister assured that the state government will provide all possible support for development in the particular field, adding that the sporting spirit of the state has played a vital role in the reduction of the high rate of HIV infection in Manipur.

Mentioning that the government has always been doing its best for the welfare of sportspersons despite its scarce resources, the chief minister assured to provide all necessary support for organising State Games and Youth National Games in the state.

He also promised that the government will take up steps to construct grounds in all 16 districts under Khelo India and set up Centre of Excellence considering the importance of sports in shaping the society.

He informed that the government has already started providing financial assistance to various sports cubs.

Pension scheme for sportsperson who have represented in national and international tournaments, irrespective of disciplines, has also been started.

N Biren further informed that the daily allowances for sportspersons participating in the national level competitions has been increased from Rs 200 to Rs 500.The government is coming up with the Chief Minister's Annual Sagol Kangjei Championship.

It would be of much support to Sagol Kang jei players and pony breeders, he added.

Manipur Olympic Association president and Heirok MLA Dr Th Radheshyam Singh stated that the Olympic Day is observed in the state with the motto to stand together for a peaceful Manipur and added that games and sports always take an important role in maintaining peace and sense of brotherhood in the state.

Development of a society is possible, only when peace prevails, he added.

He then paid his salute to all the Olympians and senior sportspersons for bringing a movement of sports in the state.

Manipur Basketball Association president and Keishamthong MLA Nishikant Sapam, All Manipur Mukna Association president and Wangkhei MLA Th Arunkumar Singh, DGP P Doungel, Youth Affairs & Sports commissioner Bobby Waikhoni, government officials and sportspersons among others attended the programme.

The Olympic Day Run was participated by many young and budding sportspersons of different disciplines.

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