Manipur youth honoured by Army for winning President's Bronze Medal at NDA

Manipur's Cadet Jodha Thongjaomayum was honoured by the Indian Army in Imphal for winning the President's Bronze Medal at the 147th course passing out parade of the National Defence Academy (NDA) on November 30. 

According to an official release, "The Indian Army felicitated Cadet Jodha Thongjaomayum at Imphal for winning the prestigious President's Bronze Medal during the passing out parade of 147th course of National Defence Academy (NDA) on 30th Nov 2024 at Khadakwasla, Pune."

The release further read, "Army felicitated the cadet in presence of his proud parents." 

Cadet Thongjaomayum is from Khurai Thoudam Leikai, Lamlong Bazar, in Manipur's Imphal East district. He attended Sainik School, Imphal from 2014 to 2016 and later joined the illustrious Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun in 2017. 

Thongjaomayum completed his studies from RIMC in the year 2021 and thereafter joined NDA as part of the 147th course in January 2022 where he underwent 3- years of rigorous military training. 

Earlier on Tuesday, Spear Corps of the Indian Army presented a state-of-the-art Wushu Sanda Arena to the Bishnupur District Wushu Association at Nachou village in Manipur. 

The newly presented Wushu Sanda Arena is designed as per international standards and equipped to provide the region's budding Wushu artists with a platform to train and compete effectively. Wushu, a traditional martial art, has gained significant popularity in India, particularly in Manipur, known for producing talented athletes in various sports.