Hockey: Kshetrimayum Thoiba: One of the pioneers of Manipur Hockey. He was born on February 1, 1961 in Imphal, Manipur to Ksh. Giridhon and Ksh. Maikoibi. Ksh. Thoiba took to hockey early on in life and soon found his natural talent in the game. He played as a left-winger and was known for his speed and stamina. He was known for his physical strong and swiftness. He represented India many times brought laurels to India. Some of the championships which he represented India are: 1) XXIV Olympic - Seoul (South Korea 1988 ) 2) 5 Nations Hockey tournament - Nairobi(Kenya),1988 3) Junior Internationals-1983 to 1985 4) 10-Nation tournament - Hongkong,1983 5) Asia Cup-Dhaka,1985 6) 4-Nation tournament - London,1985 7) Champions Trophy - Perth,1985 8) Azlam Shah Trophy - Ipoh,1985 9) 4-Nation Tournament - Dubai,1986 10) 4-Nation Tournament - Kuwai,1986 11) 4-Nation Tournament - Moscow,1986 12) Indo-Pak Test Series, 3 matches in Pakistan,1986 13) X - Asian Games-Seoul, 1986 14) VI World Cup tournament - England,1986 15) 1st Indira Gandhi Memorial International Hockey Tournament - New Delhi, 1987 16) 3rd Asia Cup- New Delhi,1989 17) Champions trophy - Berlin, 1989 18) XI Asian Games,Beijing, 1990 He coached Assam Hockey team for some time and Imphal Rangers in Premier Hockey League (PHL) India. He was selected as observer for Hockey discipline at the recently concluded 17th Asian Games 2014 (September 19 - 27), Incheon, South Korea. .
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