Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2009::
Athletics team of Manipur won 10 medals including two gold in the 11th Senior, 6th Junior and Sub-Junior National Para Athletics Championships held at Swai Man Singh Stadium and University ground, Jaipur from February 12-23. According to a press release issued by the Paralymic Committee of Manipur, Nongthombam Bita Devi won gold in 100 m race, silver in 200 m raace and another silver in jong jump event of Junior Girls'category.
Mutum Menaka won gold in 100 m race for sub-junior girls.
Kongkham Herojit won bronze in discuss throw of Junior Boys category as Athokpam Suresh bagged silver in javelin throw and bronze in 200 m race for junior boys.
David Nameirakpam won two bronze medals in 50m race and 200 m race for sub-junior boys.
Seram Naobicha Devi won another bronze in 50 m race for sub-junior girls.