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Imphal, August 26:
2nd Edition of the Manipur Olympic Games 2022 was launched by the Governor of Manipur La Ganeshan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh with much fan fare at Mapal Kangjeibung here in Imphal.
Together around 6000 athletes/sportspersons from all the sixteen districts of the state will be participating in 34 events in the Olympic Games which will conclude on August 30.
President of the Manipur Olympic Association Th. Radheshyam while welcoming the people at the inaugural function appreciated the support of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in making a success of the 2nd edition of Manipur Olympic Games. He also extended appreciation to all the Ministers, MLAs, players, and of course the sports lovers for making the sports event a grant success. The events will be held at Mapal Kangjeibung, Khuman Lampak stadium, Takmu water Sports Complex, IGAR South Mantripukhri ground among others.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh while speaking on the occasion said that the Manipur Olympic Games will be a mega event for the state.
“Sports make us healthy, it maintains the discipline to the youths, Sports unite us and bring peace and harmony among the people, sports shape the character of the youths”, N. Biren Singh said. He added that the significant part of being a sportsperson is that a sportsperson always follows the discipline of forgive and forget. He said during the game the sportspersons fight hard on the field and at the end, they all hug and share the joy of being played among them.
A march past was also staged by the contingents and as the governor of Manipur had appreciated the team from Ukhrul in their march past, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh declared a reward of Rs. 50,000/- to the Ukhrul team from his side.
Governor La Ganeshan, in his speech, said that Manipur had already produced many Olympians and national Players and he believes that more players will come to bring laurels to the country in the coming days.
The Governor also appreciated the effort of the MOA in promoting indigenous games like Kang, and Mukna among others.
He said Manipur though small in size and population had so far produced 19 Olympians, 1 Padma Bhusan Awardee, 5 Padmashri Awardees, 19 Arjun Awardees, 3 Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees, 1 Drona Charya Awardee, 1 Dhyanchand Awardee, 24 Asian Games Medalists, 47 Common Wealth Games Medalists.
“We should be proud of that. We have not only produced sports persons, we have already produced medalists at various International and National levels.
The Governor reiterated that Manipur is the Powerhouse of Sports.
