Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 19 2009:
Four state players have been selected to participate in the 4th World Vovinam Championship, 2009 which is to be held in Ho-Chin-Mih city of Vietnam from July 25 to 30 next.
Manipur Vovinam Association in a press meet held at Hotel Imphal expressed their satisfaction on getting a rare chance of participating the championship even though the game is totally a new one not only in Manipur but even in India too.
Indian team is participating the championship for the first time.
It may be noted that the Manipur Vovinam Association was formed only two months back.
The selected state players were Haobijam Kanta (60 kg), Chongtham Mahadeva (68 kg), K Ravi (90 kg) and Moirangthem Sunita (65 kg).
MVA presented simple gifts to the four players and wish them grand success in the championship.
United Development Association, Khangabok presented Rs 500 each to the four state players.
They will leave India on July 24 next.