CM reviews State Olympic Games preparation

Imphal, Aug 23 (DIPR)
Chief Minister N Biren Singh today reviewed the prepa-rations being made for the 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
The 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022 is scheduled to be held from August 26 to August 30 under the aegis of Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) in association with the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
The review meeting was attended by YAS Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MLA of Heirok AC and MOA president Dr Th Radheshyam, MLA of Wangkhei AC Th Arunkumar Singh, DGP P Doungel, Principal Secretary (YAS) SS Chhabra, Commissioner Bobby Waikhom, Director Transport Dr Nive-dita Lairenlakpam, DC Imphal West Th Kiran-kumar, DC Imphal East Khumanthem Diana Devi, Director IPR H Balkrisna, Director YAS T Phulen, chairpersons and convenors of various committees and executive members of MOA, among others.
During the review meeting, MOA president Dr Th Radheshyam Singh welcomed members of the organising committee. Secretary General of MOA Sunil Elangbam briefed the status of arrangements being made for the successful conduct of the Games.
While discussing for smooth conduct of the 2nd Manipur Olympic Games, N Biren suggested holding of the games every year by providing adequate funds in the budget allocation for Department of Youth Affairs & Sports.
He also mentioned that holding such games would foster communal harmony in the State and improve the moral standard of youths. The review meeting also highlighted the roles and responsibilities of various committees constituted for successful conduct of the Games.
The Chief Minister also unveiled the mascot of the 2nd Manipur State Olympic Games 2022. Nongin, the State bird of Manipur, is the mascot of the Games.
Considering the importance of its preservation and the need to create awareness among the people, Nongin has been adopted as the mascot of the games.
The opening ceremony of the Manipur State Olympic Games will be held on August 26 at Mapal Kangjei- bung and closing ceremony will be held on August 30.  About 6000 sportspersons from 16 districts of Manipur will compete in 34 different sports disciplines during the 5 day sports extravaganza.
Mention may be made that the first Manipur State Olympic Games was held in the year 1988. Since then, no State Olympic Games have been held.