World Bodybuilding C'ship silver medallist Sakibur feted

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 13 : The Kshetrigao Meitei Pangal United Clubs (KMPUC) felicitated bodybuilder Sakibur Yumkhaibam who brought home a silver medal from the 15th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2024 hosted by Maldives.
The felicitation programme was held at ABA playground as Sakibur who finished runner up in the junior men's bodybuilding competition for above 75 kg category at the world championship, returned to Manipur today.
The simple programme was presided by KMPUC functionaries and attended by local students, friends, well wishers and family members of the athlete.
Speaking at the occasion, Md Kabir Ahmed, general secretary of KMPUC observed that Kshetrigao AC/Kendra was a frontrunner in terms of producing sportspersons some decades back but the trend has dipped in the last few decades due to various factors including rampant drug abuse among the youth. Saying that Sakibur has done a commendable job by winning a silver medal for the country at the world event, Md Kabir also prayed that his achievement may play a guiding light to youth towards games and sports and inspire them towards contributing to the State's sporting culture. Assuring possible assistance to the athlete from KMPUC's end in the future, Md Kabir also extended best wishes to Sakibur to achieve more in the future competitions.
Sakibur also expressed gratitude to the people of Kshetrigao for the love and support and sought blessing from all to enable him work harder and bring more laurels to the State in days to come.