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Dimapur, July 30 NNN: Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio who is in London to witness the Olympic Games and the performance of Chekrovolu Swuro, congratulated Chekrovolu for becoming the first Naga Olympian from Nagaland in more than si Neiphiu Rio wished her all success for her participation in the individual events and stated that her feat of reaching the highest level of the sports arena on the planet is a moment of pride and joy for the country and the people of Nagaland in particular. The Chief Minister also stated that her feat is an inspiration for each and every Naga to reach for the highest levels of excellence and that Chekrovolu has shown all Nagas that it is possible to get there. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that her achievement will motivate and inspire a new generation of Nagas to excel at the international stage.
The Chief Minister had announced an award of Rupees 25 lakhs to Chekrovolu for becoming an Olympian and he had further announced that Rupees one crore will be given to her if she wins any medal in the individual events.
The Chief Minister while interacting with Chekrovolu and her sister and brother-in-law in London said that all Nagas are proud of her and advised her to perform to the best of her ability in the individual events and that she should participate and enjoy her Olympic experience as she is already a champion irrespective of whether she wins a medal or not.
The Chief Minister, who is also the President of the Nagaland Archery Association and the Nagaland Olympic Association, was at the Lords Cricket Ground where the archery events are taking place, and interacted with Chekrovolu, her family members and also Chekrovolu’s former coach Byung-Sun Youn, who is from Korea and is presently the Secretary General of the Korea Archery Association.
Rio was accompanied by state Minister for Planning & Coordination, , T.R. Zeliang and Press Secretary Abu Metha. The Chief Minister also wished the Indian Olympic contingent.

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Dimapur, July 30 NNN: Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio who is in London to witness the Olympic Games and the performance of Chekrovolu Swuro, congratulated Chekrovolu for becoming the first Naga Olympian from Nagaland in more than si Neiphiu Rio wished her all success for her participation in the individual events and stated that her feat of reaching the highest level of the sports arena on the planet is a moment of pride and joy for the country and the people of Nagaland in particular. The Chief Minister also stated that her feat is an inspiration for each and every Naga to reach for the highest levels of excellence and that Chekrovolu has shown all Nagas that it is possible to get there. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that her achievement will motivate and inspire a new generation of Nagas to excel at the international stage.
The Chief Minister had announced an award of Rupees 25 lakhs to Chekrovolu for becoming an Olympian and he had further announced that Rupees one crore will be given to her if she wins any medal in the individual events.
The Chief Minister while interacting with Chekrovolu and her sister and brother-in-law in London said that all Nagas are proud of her and advised her to perform to the best of her ability in the individual events and that she should participate and enjoy her Olympic experience as she is already a champion irrespective of whether she wins a medal or not.
The Chief Minister, who is also the President of the Nagaland Archery Association and the Nagaland Olympic Association, was at the Lords Cricket Ground where the archery events are taking place, and interacted with Chekrovolu, her family members and also Chekrovolu’s former coach Byung-Sun Youn, who is from Korea and is presently the Secretary General of the Korea Archery Association.
Rio was accompanied by state Minister for Planning & Coordination, , T.R. Zeliang and Press Secretary Abu Metha. The Chief Minister also wished the Indian Olympic contingent.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/rio-announces-rs-25-lakhs-for-first-naga-olympian-swuro/

The Manipur People’s Party today organised mass-prayerfor the five selected Olympic participants of the state who are goingto perform in various disciplines in the upcoming London 2012, Rituals were held for Hindu, Meitei Sanamahi, Muslim and Christian faiths.
Sanasam Umananda wishes luck and goodwill tothe MPP Olympic participants from the state, and proclaimed that we should be proud of all the participants being selected for the world most prestigious sport events.
The mass prayer was particularly performed to wish them the best of luck so that they may come back with glory and medals for the country and the state, the MPP president also said. UNA

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Imphal, July 25: Chief Minister O Ibobi has conveyed his best wishes to five Olympians of Manipur. Exuding firm confidence Chief Minister has stated that Manipur’s Olympians will return with Medals.
Five illustrious sportspersons of the state have made it to London Olympics commencing from 27 July 2012. They include Mary Kom (Boxing), L. Debendra (Boxing), Ms L. Bombayla Devi (Archery), Ng Soniya (Weightlifting) and Kh. Kothajit Singh (Hockey). Recognizing their exceptional feat State Government has already announced a special Financial Assistance @ Rs 1.00 lakh to each of these five Olympic qualifiers.
Chief Minister, Manipur has said that not only the people of state but the entire nation is keenly expecting outstanding performance from these sportspersons of Manipur state. Chief Minister has stated that people of Manipur hope and pray that “our boys and girls put up exceptional performance in the Olympic and make our state proud of its glorious tradition of sports”.
Inner Manipur Member of Parliament Dr. Thokchom Meinya conveyed his Heartiest Greetings and Best Wishes to the five Manipuri Olympians who are representing India at the 2012 London Olympics.

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