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Manipur Police, ESU win: Imphal, Dec 20: Manipur Police blanked KRYPSA, Naoremthong, 2-0 as ESU, Wangkhei, edged past NYTHC, Okram Chuthek, 2-1 in Thursday’s matches of the 7th Women Winners’ Cup for BM Singh Trophy football tournament at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here. While O Bembem netted both the MPSC goals including a 35th minute penalty, ESU owed their win to goals from Y Kamla (28th) and Melody Haokip (47th). L Naobi struck NYTHC’s goal in the 29th minute. Source: The Sangai Express

Manipur Police ahead Imphal, Dec. 18: Manipur Police Sports Club beat Naharol Yaipha Thourang Club 3-0 while Kangchup Road Youth Physical and Sports Association held Eastern Sporting Union to a 2-2 draw in the 7th Women’s Winners Cup for the BM Singh trophy here on Tuesday. In the opening match at Khuman Lampak main stadium on Tuesday, the policewomen had an easy game, with little resistance from the Naharol girls. Th. Tababi Devi gave a right flank pass to O. Bembem Devi, who converted it into a goal in the 31st minute, enabling the Police team to take the lead in the first half. In the second half, Th. Tababi Devi scored again in the 51st minute and 10 minutes later, Sh. Rani Devi gave the Police team its third goal. In another match, Kangchup Road Youth Physical and Sporting Association played out a 2-2 draw with Eastern Sporting Union. Kangchup drew first blood in the 17th minute as Th. Keinakumari scored the first goal. A minute later, L. Naobi Devi of Eastern scored the equaliser...

Manipur wins five medals: Imphal, Dec 10: With a total haul of 3 gold and 2 silver medals, the state men’s team won the 27th National Junior Taekwondo Championship 2007 as their female counterparts also emulated the feat at Margao (Goa) with 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals. The gold medal winners of the state are S Johny (featherweight), T Premjit (lightweight), A Naobi (light heavy) and S Surbala (lightweight). Silver medal winners: Y Amarjit (flyweight), W Johnson (middleweight), Ch Nganthoi (featherweight), Ph Sonia (flyweight), L Sarju (featherweight) and N Ronibala (heavy weight). Bronze medal winners: L Joypiyari (light middle) and N Sanajaobi (light heavy). Posted On: The Sangai Express