Manipur’s Sarungbam Athouba Meitei has etched his name in history by clinching his second gold medal at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. The Manipur star, who had earlier secured the State’s first medal in the Games, triumphed once again on Thursday, bringing home gold in the Men’s Individual Duathlon after his earlier victory in the Men’s Individual Triathlon.

With young Wushu masters and athletes continuing their impressive performances, Manipur’s medal tally has now surged to 11 medals – 6 gold and 5 silver. Manipur is in the second position in Medal tally, after Karnataka.

Wushu has been a major contributor to the State’s medal haul. Oinam Malemnganbi (Taijiquan), Tongbram Saya Chanu (Women’s Changquan), Konjengbam Luxmi (Women’s Nanquan), and Bonish Yurembam (Men’s Nanquan) all secured gold in their respective events. Meanwhile, silver medals were claimed by Yumnam Rikimbala (Women’s Nandao), Marshal Salam (Men’s Changquan), Khaidem Panthoi (Women’s Changquan), Hanjabam Langlentombi (Women’s Nanquan), and the duo of Marshal Salam & K Panthoi Devi.

Adding to Manipur’s dominance, Telheiba Soram secured a silver medal in the Men’s Individual Triathlon, further boosting the State’s impressive standing in the Games.

Back home, Athouba’s remarkable feat was met with celebrations at his residence in Singjamei Chingamathak, Imphal. Expressing his pride, Chef-de-Mission Moirangthem Rajchandra said, “I feel proud of our hero Athouba, who created history with two gold medals at the 38th National Games, rising above the challenges in our State to bring glory to Ereibak Manipur. Truly proud of him.”

With their outstanding performances, Manipur’s athletes continue to make a strong mark on the National Games stage, promising even more triumphs in the days ahead.