Babina group launches Classic TT Academy

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 18: BABINA Group launched Classic Table Tennis Academy (CTTA) at the BABINA Hospital campus at Khabeisoi, Imphal East today.
Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, who is also the Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, inaugurated the academy in the presence of BABINA Group Chairman and Managing Director Dr Thangjam Dhabali, Imphal West Table Tennis Association president Dr Thoidingjam Bijoy and YAS Secretary Naorem Praveen.
Speaking at the event, Govindas said the opening of the academy will help shape the career of youths interested in Table Tennis.
The academy will help boost the State's image as the powerhouse of sports, he added.
He encouraged young and enthusiastic players to practice with dedication and sincerity to participate in National and international competitions and bring laurels for the State.
Govindas further expressed confidence that the academy will impart proper guidance to young and budding players to improve and enhance their skills in the field.
Dr Thangjam  Dhabali said it was his long cherished dream to open the academy.
The academy will provide systematic coaching and proper facilities to provide opportunities to young players to enable them to hone their skills and develop the sports further in Manipur, he said.
The State has many young talents. With proper guidance and support, they can grow to reach National and international stages, he said.
The academy will focus on all round development, skill, physical fitness, mental strength, concentration, discipline and sportsmanship, he added.
The first batch of the academy is expected to have 40 players (two groups of 20) belonging to the age groups 9-11 years and 11-13 years.
Registration will start from October 19. Training will begin from November 1. Some seats are reserved for children belonging to economically weaker sections.
For details, Coach Khelendrajit Yengkhom may be contacted on Mobile No 7630988854.
An exhibition match was played at the launch of the academy today.