State team finishes second in NSG wushu competition
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 30 2024:
Manipur finished runners-up in the U-19 boys & girls Wushu competition at the 67th National School Games 2024 in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
The state team ended their campaign with 16 medals including six gold.
The gold medallists were M Rohit Singh (48kg category), M Prithibiraj Meitei (56kg), N Thoithoiba Singh (70kg), M Abiya Singh (85kg), N Velentina Devi (40kg) and P Jenita Devi (65kg).Manipur's medal haul also included five silver medals courtesy of H Jenit Singh, T Suraj Singh, Shelly Naoroibam, A Kalpana Chanu and N Abenao Devi.
In addition, the state team claimed four bronze medals through K Plenary Devi, K Bidyasagar Singh, M Mariyam Chan, T Silvia Devi and N Kashish Chanu.
The team was led by coach Th Binapani Devi and manager M Bimoljit Singh.