Source: ATOM SAMARENDRA
Imphal, October 05:
Defending champion Manipur retained the title in the 7th northeast zone sports climbing competition held at the Kangla Rockwall in Minuthong.
Manipur climbers claimed the top three positions in the competition held in four categories � men�s open, women�s open, junior boys and junior girls.
In the men�s open final today Phuritsabam Khelendra reached top in 2:41:44 minutes to bag the first position while Ningombam Chitrasen reached the top of the wall in 3:23:44 min and Puyam Subhash reached top in 3:54:34 min to bag second and third spot respectively.
The trio is from Manipur.
In the junior girl�s final, S Nirutama Chanu reached 39 hold (not hole) in 3:40:37 min to claim the first position while Ph Sushirani reached 38th hold in 4:02:31 min and Th Reshma reached 38th hold in 4:33:34 min to bag second and third spots respectively.
The formal closing ceremony will be held tomorrow at state youth centre located in Khuman Lampak sports complex with Manipur Governor SS Sidhu gracing as chief guest.
Youth affairs and sports minister Govindas Konthoujam and Himalayan Environment Trust chairman captain MS Kohli will also attend the ceremony as president and guest of honour respectively.