State Sepaktakraw team shine at Sr Nationals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 29 2019:
State men's and women's team outshone their respective rivals at the team regu events today on the opening day of the Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship for men and women.
The championship which will continue till January 2, 2020 is being held under the aegis of Sepaktakraw Federation of India at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Manipur men's and women's team had a bright start to the tournament as women's team overwhelmed Assam 3-0 before men's team prevailed 3-0 over hosts Jharkhand in regu event.
Manipur women's team won 21-12, 21-11 against assam in first regu and went on to extend lead with 21-12, 21-14 dominance in the second regu before easing to 21-6, 21-9 in the third regu.
Men's team also dominate the hosts right from the first regu as they ease to 21-9, 21-2 lead and extended the lead with 21-9, 21-16 finish in the second regu.
In the third regu, Manipur thumped the hosts 21-7, 21-7 and earned the 3-0 victory.