Imphal: Impressive performance from Manipur gymnasts earns them berths in finals of Aerobic Individual and Mixed Pair at the 37th National Games at Goa’s Peddem Sports Complex amidst cheers.
Scoring an impressive 17.80, Ariha Pangambam in the Aerobics Individual comfortably earned her berth in the final while the Mixed Pair of Chabungbam Leishilembi and Okram Umajit bravely fought with a score of 14.95 to enter into the list of finalists scheduled for October 27.
Expressing satisfaction and praising the performances of the young gymnasts, Yanglem Bony, coach of the team said that the final of the gymnastics will be very competitive. “Our gymnasts are determined and spirited. I am hopeful that the gymnasts from Manipur will perform at their best to add to the medals’ tally” Bony said.
Earlier, Ruban Meitei Sanasam had qualified in the Vaulting Table and Floor Exercise Final. “All eyes are now on the floor of the Peddem sports complex on October 27. The arrangement at the Goa National Games is of high standard and our gymnasts will undoubtedly benefit as an experience to set future targets” Bony added.
