Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 14 2008:
THE 2ND Open State Level Invitation Boxing Championship for Men and Women organised by All Manipur Anti-Drug Association (AMADA) at BASU ground Khangabok which was commenced from December 11 has concluded today.
The closing function was graced by Deputy Director, YAS, government of Manipur Ch Shantikumar, L Noyon, President, AMADA Thoubal District Council, N Kuber President TDABA, N Sarat, Secretary MVHA as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Chief convenor, 3rd foundation day celebration committee, AMADA L Krishnamohon Mangang presided over the fucntion.
The championship was organised under the aegis of Manipur Amatuer Boxing Association (MABA) and was co-sponsored by Manipur Voluntary Health Association (MVHA), Kripa Society, Care Foundation and MNP Yaiskul.
AMADA is organising the championship under the theme "Sanabana Drug-tagi lapthokhanba ngamgani amadi hakchang fabana lanni" (sports can distract youths from intoxicants and health is wealth) as a integral part of its 3rd foundation day celebration.
IWBA emerged as team champion with 11 golds and one each of silver and bronze.
KABA was in the second position with three golds and one bronze.