IMPHAL, July 7: Former champion RK Appolosana Mangang has lifted the 16th Y Nilamani memorial open Chess trophy, 2011 which concluded today at the premise of Manipur College.
Appolosana lifts the title with 6 points while last year’s winner RK Bhogen stood second with 51/2 points. The third spot was bagged by Kh Sanjoy who too scored 51/2 points.
During prize distribution function, Dr Kh Jayantakumar, principal Manipur College attended as chief guest, while N Raghumani, HOD Botany, MC was guest of honour and S Umananda, president Singjamei Press Club as functional president.
