IMPHAL, May 24: Host Ibudhou Wangbren Khana-Chaoba Kangkhut has lifted 1st late Koijam Yaima memorial league cum knockout Kang tournament held at Uchekon Laikol Kangshang which concluded today. In the final played today, the host team defeated Chingthang Lairembi Kangkhut, Bamdiar by 38-22 points. The final match was witnessed by state works minister K Ranjit who also distributed prizes. The winner took home a cash prize of Rs 7000 plus Rs 3000 donated by works minister K Ranjit along with the trophy while the runner-up team bagged the trophy and cash prize of Rs 5000 plus Rs 2000 donated by works minister K Ranjit. The third placed team, Sagolband bagged Rs 3000. L Bibakumar of Khana Chaoba Kangkhut was declared best Chekphei player of the tournament while best Lamta player award was bagged by Rupachandra also of Khana Chaoba Kangkhut.
