Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 04 2009:
The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) observed the 10th Players' Day at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex today commemorating the victory of the state in the 5th National which was held at Imphal in the year 1999 last.
Vice President, Mani-pur Olympic Association, MLA I Hemochan-dra and Former President, Manipur Olympic Association, Elangbam Binoykumar graced the function as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
MLA Wungnaosung Keishing was the president of the function.
Players who have won medals in national and international events in the year 2003 were honoured with cash prize and track suit.
Altogether 32 coaches who have produced successful players and international medalists in the year 2008 last were also honoured in the observation today.
Marathon runner Th Pashot Leima was the first one to recieved the incentive in today's function.
World Champion MC Mary Kom, Laishram Sarita, Olympian Soubam Suresh, Arm Wrestler M Ambrabati, international boxer K Mandakini, Fencer A Dipak Meitei, E Gita, Hockey Player Sangai Ibemhal, W Surjalata, Olympian L Brojeshwori, Arjun Awardee A Anita, Olympian Th Sanamacha also participated the observation today and were also honoured with the incentives.