Draft:Priya Devi Elangbam

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Priya Devi Elangbam
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Sport
SportSepak takraw
Medal record
Representing  India
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Women's regu

Priya Devi Elangbam is an Indian sepak takraw player. She won a bronze medal in the women's regu event at the 2022 Asian Games.[1][2][3] The Indian team[4] consisting of Maipak Devi Ayekpam, Chaoba Devi Oinam, Khushbu, Priya Devi Elangbam and Leirentombi Devi Elangbam lost Thailand 10-21, 13-21 in the semifinals. In Sepak Takraw both losing semifinalists get the bronze medals.[5][6][7]

Early life[edit]

Priya Devi was born to Elangbam Surchand and hails from Hiyanglam Makha Leikai, Manipur.[8] She started her career at SWC in 2011 and has been training with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) since 2012.[9][10][11] She was among the six sportspersons who were awarded the SAI Institutional Awards for their outstanding performance in National and international competitions in Manipur.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Asian Games Results (PDF) (Report). Asian Games, Hangzhou 2022. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Historic bronze for India in women's sepaktakraw at Asian Games". Times of India. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Asian Games 2023 sepaktakraw: India's results, scores and points table". olympics.com. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Kh Niken to captain Indian sepak takraw team at 19th Asian Games". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  5. ^ "India wins first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw at Asian Games". www.business-standard.com. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  6. ^ PTI. "India win first-ever Asian Games medal in women's sepaktakraw; clinch bronze in regu team event". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  7. ^ "Asian Games 2023: India win first-ever medal in women's sepaktakraw". Mid-day. 2023-10-06. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  8. ^ "SAI-NERC Imphal greets present and former SAI players in Asiad contingent". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 2023-09-22.
  9. ^ Desk, I. T. (2023-10-12). "From the heart of conflict to the podium: Daughters of Manipur who conquer Hangzhou Asian Games". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  10. ^ "SAI-STC Imphal extends wishes for success at Hangzhou Asian Games 2023". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
  11. ^ "SAI-NERC Imphal greets present and former SAI players in Asiad contingent". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2023-09-21.
  12. ^ "Four coaches, six athletes from Manipur among awardees". E-Pao.net. Retrieved 2021-11-18.