Ushering in Manipur's Yaoshang festival celebration, the 11th edition of the Annual Journalists’ Sports Meet 2021 began on Sunday at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal.
Organised by the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, the sports meet was inaugurated on Saturday with the lighting of the ceremonial torch at the Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul on Saturday.
Manipur Works Minister Th Bishwajit Singh along with AMWJU president Bijoy Kakchingtabam, accompanied by the members, collected the sacred fire from Kangla this Saturday morning and lit the torch, marking the 11th edition of the meet.
The events to be competed are Athletic, Badminton, Volleyball, Football, Cricket and Table Tennis.
The venue of the sporting activity will take place at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Artificial Turf, Indoor Stadium, Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground etc. The event will continue till March 31.