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Mirabai Chanu had created a world record in weightlifting after a long gap and brought laurels for India. In the past, a number of persons from the state were conferred Padma awards but they were never given public reception or cash awards. "I was neither given the money nor a public reception by the state government. The cash prize was given for this...
it is a small gesture to promote sportspersons in Manipur. "She said she could pass on her knowledge and technique of weaving to coming generations.A senior state official told IANS that there was no question of ignoring Subadani..