L Kulachandra half marathon
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 11 2011:
Th Dharmendra Meitei of Lamshang and S Bala Chanu of Keibi respectively wrested the men's and women's crowns of the 3rd State Level L Kulachandra Memorial Half Marathon held today under the aegis of Pourabi Yaipha Naharol Kanglup.
Dharmendra covered the competition distance in one hour, 17 minutes and 22 seconds with Th Angou Luwang (1 hr, 18 mins, 5 secs) of Patsoi Part-III securing the second position and H Umakanta Singh (1 hr, 20 mins, 30 secs) finishing third to pocket cash prizes of Rs 6000, Rs 4000 and Rs 3000 respectively.
Consolation prizes were also awarded to the top ten finishers.
In the women's category, S Bala of Keibi completed the race in 2 hours, 16 mins, 7 secs with Sh Sunibala Devi (2 hr, 16 mins, 27 secs) of Phaknung Awang, O Ichan Chanu (2:18:12) of Keibi Heikakmapal and S Bindya Chanu (2:21:09) of Keibi Kumuda finishing second, third and fourth respectively.
All four were awarded Rs 1000 each.
School Games: Players who have been selected to represent Bishnupur district under-14 team in the State Level School Games football competition are informed to report to officer in-charge L Dhonen Singh at New Sports Hostel, Khuman Lampak on September 15 at 3 pm.