Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla and Chief Minister N Biren Singh has felicitated the eight players of the state who were part of India's Under-17 FIFA World Cup team. During the interaction with the players and their parents, Governor expressed happiness and said that she feels proud that in the U-17 team the team captain and seven other players were from the State.The chief minister handed over cheques of 5 lakh rupees each to all the eight players at the state secretariat. The cash rewards were earlier announced by the state government in recognition to the hard work, achievement and performance of the players.