Manipuris celebrate Rathore?s silver

Barely 48-hours after burning the tricolour, the Meiteis of Manipur cheered lustily after Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore won India's first individual Olympic silver medal for double trap shooting. Many in Imphal were glued to the television set as Rathore stood on the podium.

"We thought Kunjarani and Sanamacha would do it for Manipur, but this man has done it for India," said K Nandakumar Singh, a youth from Thangal Bazar locality here. "It's a great feeling."

"We might differ with the Indian government over a draconian act, but that does not mean we will not rejoice over an Olympian feat by an Indian," said Paonam Ningthem, a polo player turned cab driver. True sportsman spirit.