Bishnupur: District Administration Bishnupur and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association jointly felicitated the eight, 8 medal winners including 1 gold medalist from Bishnupur District who participated in the 38th National Games, 2025 held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, 2025.
The felicitation ceremony held in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat Complex, Bishnupur celebrated the outstanding achievements of the athletes across various events in different categories.
The medalists felicitated were H. Robinson Singh who secured gold in the 52 Kg category, Wushu; Th. Jodhajit Singh, silver in 85 kg category, Wushu; A. Sanayaima Singh, silver in 65 kg category, Wushu; O. Bidyapati Chanu, bronze in 56 kg category, Wushu; Haobijam Tendenthoi, bronze in W2x2000M, Rowing; Thangjam Priya Devi, bronze in W2x2000M, Rowing; Chinglemba Singh, bronze in 51 kg category Boxing and Lamabam Nilam Devi, bronze in 55 kg category Weightlifting.
The medal winners were presented with Lengyan, a bouquet and cash by Deputy Commissioner Bishnupur Lourembam Bikram and District Youth Affairs and Sports Officer, DYASO Bishnupur Yumkhiabm Ibeyaima Devi.
Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur Lourembam Bikram commended the achievements, noting that the felicitation is a step towards motivating the young talents. He praised the dedication of the athletes and the sports associations in the district for their contributions.
As a District Administrator, it is important to recognize the strengths of our district and work towards it. The district has an abundance of talented athletes who are ready to learn and grow. It is the responsibility of the District Administration to continue providing them with the support they need to reach their full potential, he added.
The DC reaffirmed the District Administration’s commitment to supporting sports and athletes in the district in the years to come. The celebration of these athletes not only highlights the individual accomplishments but also serves as a testament to the promising future of sports in the district, the DC further added.
Yumkhiabm Ibeyaima Devi, DYASO Bishnupur, expressed her admiration for the athletes’ commitment and achievements. She acknowledged the challenges each athlete had overcome and emphasized that their success is a result of discipline and dedication.
Despite the obstacles, these athletes have shown great determination and their achievements inspire us, she added. She also highlighted the importance of grassroots-level support in identifying and nurturing more sporting talent for the future. She urged all stakeholders to come together to create opportunities for more athletes from the district to shine on the national and international stage.
The program was also attended by District Manager DIT Oinam Prashanta, officials concerned and members of the Bishnupur District Olympic Association, Manipur.
