Gurumayum Gourakishor Sharma is a leading exponent and teacher of thang-ta.
In 2009, he received the high Padma Shri honor award from the Indian Government for his contributions to the preservation and advancement of thang-ta.[1][2]
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edit- ^ "Manipur martial art guru gets Padmashri", Assam Tribune, 28 January 2009, archived from the original on 28 September 2011, retrieved 24 July 2009,
... Gurumayum Gourakishore Sharma, who is well-known for his invaluable contribution in the field of thang-ta, the traditional martial art, has been conferred the prestigious Padmashri award ...
- ^ "Guru G. Gourakishor, the master of Manipuri martial art form", AndhraNews.net, 24 April 2009,
... Guru G. Gourakishor Sharma was recently conferred the coveted Padamshree award for 2008-2009 to honour his lifetime contribution to Manipuri Martial Art, Thang-Ta ...