With high hopes of securing medals, Manipur\u2019s fencing team is ready to deliver its best at the upcoming 38th National Games 2025 in Uttarakhand, scheduled from January 28 to February 14. The fencing events will take place in Haldwani from February 9 to 13.<\/p>\n
The Manipur contingent comprises 21 fencers, including nine women, and six officials. Speaking to the MOA Media team, team manager W. Romendrajit Singh expressed confidence in the team\u2019s preparation. \u201cOur practice sessions are underway at the Fencing Hall, Khuman Lampak. Twelve male and nine female fencers have qualified for the Games,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
A residential coaching camp will be conducted from January 19 to February 3 to sharpen the team\u2019s skills further. \u201cWe are prioritizing every effort to ensure maximum medal wins. The presence of twelve junior international-level fencers boosts team morale,\u201d Singh added.<\/p>\n
The men\u2019s qualifiers include L. Tomba, H. Rabikumar Singh, L. Abhinash Meitei, and Kh. Rajiv in Men\u2019s Foil; K. Dronel, N. Santosh Singh, E. Dinikumar, and L. Thoungamba Khuman in Men\u2019s Epee; and Moramba Laishram, S. Biju Meitei, Mexi Thokchom, and S. Chingkheinganba in Men\u2019s Sabre.<\/p>\n
In the women\u2019s category, Ph. Anita Chanu, W. Sonia Devi, Daiyarani Ningthoujam, and N. Mina Devi will compete in Women\u2019s Foil, while M. Stella, L. Bidyabati, S. Nelcyrose, and S. Chingkheinganbi qualified in Women\u2019s Epee. L. Abi will represent Manipur in Women\u2019s Sabre, though the Women\u2019s Sabre team did not qualify.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s officials include coaches A. Shaolin Meetei, Chingsomba N., O. Sovaraj Singh, Rk. Rabika Devi, and H. Bichu Singh, with W. Romendrajit Singh serving as the manager.<\/p>\n
In the previous edition of the National Games in Goa, Manipur\u2019s fencing team secured seven medals, including one gold, one silver, and five bronze. The team is now determined to surpass its past performance in the 2025 event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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