IMPHAL, November 27: The All Manipur Mukna Association today organized a traditional ‘Mukna’ competition, while the Huiyel Langlon Manipur organized ‘Thangta ta’ competition as part of the ongoing Manipur Sangai festival at the Mapal Kangjeibung.
The ‘mukna’ competition was held in two categories- 65kg and below.
The title for the 65 kg was held by Kh Romen Singh of Khangabok. H Dinesh Singh of Heirok, Kh Soken Singh of Heirok and Th Rabi of Heirok stood at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions respectively. The four were awarded with Rs 5000, Rs 4000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000, respectively along with a shawl each.
Meanwhile, in the 65kg and above, Y Bishorjit (Thoubal), A Yaiphaba (Wangoo), L Ashokkumar (Khangabok) and S Somorjit (Nongmeibung) took the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th position respectively.