Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 07:
It was one of those ubiquitous Yaoshang sports meets, but with a difference.
The inmates of the Shine Deaddiction Centre, Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai sweated out to outshine each other during the 5-day long 10th edition of the Yaoshang Sports meet that the centre has been hosting for the last 10 years.
Though away from home, the organisers ensure that the inmates do not felt nostalgic about missing the spirit of the festivities in the outside world and invited local people to take part in the event.
Speaking at the valedictory function of the sporting bonanza today, Dr Jayenta of RTCC NEI said such events would help the inmates in weaning away from their past shadowy life and realise the beauty of the present life.
Annie Mangsatabam, secretary of IWCDC, which is running the de-addiction centre was also present at the occasion which was also enliven with presentation of Halingkar by a Holi Pala and self-composed songs by the inmates.
Prizes were also distributed among the winners.