Manipur cycling team lauded on winning medals in National event

IMPHAL, Dec 22 : Senior cyclists of Manipur organised a reception ceremony to honour the Manipur cycling team who bagged medals at the 74th Senior National Track Cycling Championship, 51st Junior National Track Cycling Championship and 37th Sub-Junior National Track Cycling Championship organised by the Assam Cycling Association under the auspices of Cycling Federation of India at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Guwahati from December 11 to 15.
According to a statement issued by the All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO),  the senior cyclists also held a blessing ceremony for 16 cyclists and five officials who will compete in the National Road Cycling Championship 2023 set to be held at Nashik, Maharashtra from January 7 to 10 next year.
It may be noted that the reception cum blessing ceremony was held at the Cycling Velodrome of Khuman Lampak today.
The ceremony was attended by Pheiroijam Nando Luwang, president, AMUCO; MM Thambou, vice-president, AMUCO and E Bhumeshwar Singh, executive member, Cycling Federation of India as the presidium members.
The senior cyclists gifted the cyclists set to compete at National Road Cycling Championship 2023 with a tracksuit each and later shared a meal together.
At the beginning of the ceremony, the gathering observed a two-minute silence to mourn yesterday's tragic bus accident at Old Cachar Road, Tubung Longsai Part III  which claimed nine lives and left scores others injured.
Speaking on the occasion, Pheiroijam Nando Luwang lauded sportspersons of the State saying that they bring acclaim and recognition to the State.
He maintained that if more youths of the State turn their attention towards sports, it could lead to a reduction in the use of narcotic substances. This would lead to better health,  improved intellectual prowess and a sense of heightened patriotism for the State, with an emphasis on safeguarding the indigenous communities, he opined.