Gold medallist Beegyan gets warm reception
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, July 30 2024:
Konjengbam Beegyan Meitei, who won gold medal at 8th International Karate Championship 2024 Indian Challengers Cup in Kolkata, received a warm welcome from his local community and family members upon his return on Tuesday.
Beegyan Meitei, son of Konjengbam Ningthembi Meitei and Konjengbam Mala Leima from Yairipok Top Chingtha, Imphal East, is a member of Yairipok Karate-Do School.
He was one of the 15 athletes from the state who won gold medals at the championship.
In addition to the gold medals, the state team earned nine silver and seven bronze medals.
The team, accompanied by coach Md Amir Khan and team official Aram-bam Greatson, was greeted warmly by their families and the public after they arrive at the Imphal Airport.
The 8th International Karate Championship 2024 Indian Challengers Cup saw participation from India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Oman.