By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Jun 23 : The Manipur Olympic Association has today celebrated 'International Olympic Day' with a simple function at its office.The programme organised with strict adherence to Covid SOP was attended by association's senior vice president, Dr GA Ibopishak Sharma, senior vice president Konsam Baruni and secretary, Sunil Elangbam as presidium members.Formation of International Olympic Committee, inception of modern day Olympics and its popularization with the growing number ..

NEW DELHI, Jun 22 A brief look at all the athletes from States in North East India who have made the cut for Tokyo in various sports Mary Kom, Tarundeep Rai and Mirabai Chanu By C.C. Chengappa Updated: 22 Jun 2021 1:04 PM From Judo to Boxing and Archery to Hockey, several Indian athletes hailing from States in North East India will be representing India at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Here is a brief look at their individual profiles. 1) Tarundeep Rai (Archery) : The Indian men's archery team ..

BENGALURU, Jun 18India on Friday named 10 Olympic debutants in its 16-member men's hockey squad for the Tokyo Games.Amit Rohidas, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, Nilakanta Sharma, Sumit, Shamsher Singh, Dilpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay are the 10 players who will make their Olympic debut in Tokyo. The squad includes six seasoned campaigners - goalkeeper Sreejesh; midfielder Manpreet; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, and Surender Kumar; and forward Mandeep Singh. ..

MUMBAI, Jun 17Hockey India, on Thursday, announced a 16-member India women's hockey squad for the Tokyo Olympics, which begins next month.The squad strikes the perfect balance between continuity from the Rio Olympics 2016, and adopting a fresh approach for Tokyo. Eight experienced veterans have been named in the squad, while eight new players have been handed the chance to make their Olympic debut for Team India.The final squad includes Rani, Savita, Deep Grace Ekka, Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam, Monika, ..

IMPHAL, Jun 17The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA )has informed all clubs who are applying for inter district transfer or loan to make fee payment to the bank account of the association opened at SBI-Paona Bazar Branch (Ac no: 10383416076; IFSC : S..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Jun 16 : Secretary of Manipur Hockey, Seram Neken has drawn the attention of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister and the Chief Minister to look into the matter of opening of 16 Khelo India Centres, one each for one sports discipline in every district of the State under the Khelo India Scheme.Speaking to media persons on behalf of players and officials of apex controlling bodies of Archery, Athletics, Hockey, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling ..

IMPHAL, Jun 12The Manipur Judo Association has convened a virtual meeting to condole the untimely demise of Asem Surchandra today at 2 pm.A precious gem is lost with the demise of Asem Surchandra who was a reputed National coach and a referee, said Manipu..

IMPHAL, Jun 11The Manipur Veteran Cricket Association convened a condolence meeting this morning at 8 am to pay tribute to its former advisor, RK Bidur of Nongmeibung Wangkheirak-pam Leikai who passed away on June 8 last.The members of the association obs..

IMPHAL, Jun 9The Manipur Olympic Association has appealed to the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports to review the identification of Khelo India Centres (KICs) in 16 districts of Manipur.An emergency meeting of the executive council of the Manipur Olym..

NEW DELHI, Jun 7India rode on a Sunil Chhetri brace to beat Bangladesh 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 preliminary joint round qualification round at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha.Courtesy the result, India moved to six points from seven matches, while Bangladesh are at two points seven matches. India next play Afghanistan in their last group league match on June 15.Sunil broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when he headed in Ashique Kuruniyan’s cross ..

IMPHAL, Jun 7The Manipur Amateur Boxing Association (MABA) has sought clarification from the authorities concerned over the basis of allocation of Khelo India Centres (KICs) across the 16 districts of  the State.The MABA in a press statement expresse..

IMPHAL, May 30 : The Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association, Manipur in collaboration with Thang-Ta Maheikol, Yumnam Huidrom, World Thang-Ta Federation, Asian Thang-Ta Federation and Thang-Ta Federation of India observed 88th Thang-Ta Revival Day at Yumnam Hu..

IMPHAL, May 28Members and players of Boxing Academy Nongada, in a press release expressed grief of the untimely demise of former coach of the Academy and Andro Boxing Academy, L Bijiya (Usharani) on May 26.The members and players of the academy also paid ..

IMPHAL, May 28The All Manipur Football Association has informed ESU to nominate a person who will be responsible for club licensing matters for the women's team.AMFA informed the same to ESU which have qualified for the 5th Hero Indian Women League (IWL) ..

IMPHAL, May 27As part of the Government’s vision to open 1000 new Khelo India Centres (KIC) in all States and UTs, with at least one KIC in each district of the country, the Sports Ministry has announced the approval of 143 new centres in 7 Indian States last week of which 16 will be in Manipur.The centres will be spread across Manipur’s 16 districts- Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching, Chandel, Tengnoupal, Bishnupur, Churchandpur, Pherzwal, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Ukhrul, Kamjong, ..

New Delhi, May 25Former India mid-field maestro Renedy Singh is working relentlessly to arrange oxygen cylinders and help Manipur win the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.In his prime Renedy was known for his ability to put in inch-perfect balls for the strikers inside the box. His penchant for “assisting” when the chips are down has not changed even after a decade of having last played for the Blue Tigers.“It is a difficult time for everyone. Our frontline workers have been ..

IMPHAL, May 25The All Manipur Volleyball Association has expressed gratitude to all who have extended monetary assistance to one ailing former National volleyball player.Friends and volleyball lovers of the State had contributed a sum of Rs 34,611 to aid ..

Imphal, May 20 Six young football players from Manipur have been selected to be part of the Indian National team for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers in Doha, Qatar.In a memorandum issued by the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) on Thursday, six players from the State are among the 28-member squad for India’s three forthcoming matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifiers slated to be played from June 3 onwards.The six players ..

IMPHAL, May 17 The All Manipur Football Association has informed all concerned to upload duly filled in Amateur Retention Form (Form 02) for the 'Amateur Players' in the first week of June for the season 2021-2022 without fail.The association in a stateme..

IMPHAL,  May 14 : The veteran team players and officials of the Th Birachandra Singh Football Academy (TBSFA) have yesterday condoled the sudden demise of the academy's former veteran player Mutum Nilachandra on May 5.A condolence meeting was convene..

IMPHAL, May 13 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has condoled the demise of Laishram Engam Khuman @ Sana, an AFC-B License Coach of Uripok Khoisnam Leikai, todayHe was 48.In its condolence message, AMFA prayed for the departed soul to rest in ..

IMPHAL, May 6Masters Athletic Association Imphal West informed that the 1st Masters Athletic Championship, 2021 which was scheduled to be held from May 15-16 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium has been postponed due to the second wave of the COVID-19  pan..

IMPHAL, May 4The staff of Sports Authority of India North East Regional Centre (SAI NERC), Takyel-Imphal mourned the demise of its former Director, Dr Salam Mani Singh.Dr Mani Singh succumbed to COVID-19 on May 2 at Bangalore.He was a prominent academician who not only served as a Professor at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior but also as the Registrar of the institute before he retired on December 18, 2001.Dr S Mani also served as the Director of the Department ..

IMPHAL, Apr 25Naorem Babyrojisana Chanu and Thokchom Sanamacha Chanu who clinched gold medals at AIBA Youth World Boxing Championship 2021 in their respective categories were given a warm homecoming reception by the Mary Kom Boxing Foundation (MKBF) and their family members at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, today.Adhering to the COVID19 protocols, a short felicitation programme was also held at the Mary Kom Boxing Academy, National Game Village, said MKBF in a statement adding that the event ..

NEW DELHI, Apr 25Nothing less than a gold will do for India's champion weightlifter, Mirabai Chanu, in the Tokyo Olympics as she seeks to break China's dominance and aura of invincibility in the sport."I don't want a silver in the Olympics, I want gold," declared the world record-breaking lifter during an interview with PTI.She is determined to do better than traditional powerhouse China and claim the top spot at the Tokyo Games.With North Korea withdrawing from the Olympics, it is likely to be a ..

By Our Sports ReporterThe Returning Officer to the election of office-bearers of the Imphal East District Football Association has today announced names of the validly nominated candidates after scrutiny of their nomination papers held today at the office..

IMPHAL, Apr 23The Apunba Manipur Huyen Lanlong Lup (AMHLL) also observed the day at 7.30 am at its head office at Wangkhei Thangjam Leikai, Ayangpalli Road and across its all branches by offering floral tributes to gallant Paonam Naol (also known as Paona Brajabashi) and other freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for Manipur's independence in 1891 (Anglo-Manipur War).Lights will be offered at its head office and branch offices at night-time in honour of the brave souls, said the AMHLL in a ..

IMPHAL, Apr 23The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has informed all clubs and academies who registered their players as 'Amateur' to upload duly filled in Amateur Retention Form (Form 02) on CRS 15 days before the end of any season (before 15 May) ..

Kielce, Apr 22Indian boxers Gitika (48kg) and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg) clinched gold medals in the youth world championships in Kielce, Poland, notching up dominating victories in the finals on Thursday.While Gitika prevailed 5-0 over Poland's Natalia Kuczewska, Babyrojisana defeated Valeriia Linkova of Russia by a similar margin after a close opening round.Gitika opened the proceedings for India and she grunted her way to domination, outpunching her hapless opponent. Also striking was Gitika's impeccable ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 21 : Al-Ameen, Lilong Bazar defeated WYC, Wangkhem by 26 runs to secure the title of the Thoubal District T-20 Cricket League Cum Knock Out Tournament organised by the Thoubal District Cricket Association at Moijing playground today.In the final match of the 6 team tournament staged today, Al-Ameen won the toss and chose to bat first.Riding on half centuries by Bashir (57) and Al Bashid (55), Al-Ameen posted an imposing total of 159 runs for 4 in 20 overs and then ..

IMPHAL, Apr 21The 8th edition of Mr Saphaba Contest 2021 which was scheduled to be held on April 25 at Oinam under the aegis of the District Amateur Body Builders Association (DABBA) has been postponed due to prevailing COVID-19 situation.The DABBA in a m..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 20 : CHAMP, Khagempalli extended their winning run to two by beating Al-Ameen as PTRC, Patsoi; Model Club, Chingamakha and THAU, Thangmeiband secured their first group stage win in the 3rd MNCA Luwangpokpa Trophy today at Luwangpokpa Cricket ground, Luwangsangbam and Model Hr Secondary School and Oriental College playground.In the Group A match played at Luwangpokpa Cricket ground, CHAMP stacked up a total of 119 runs for 8 in 20 overs and held Al-Ameen to 101 for ..

IMPHAL, Apr 20Players and Referee Status Committee of the All Manipur Football Association has been constituted today in an executive council meeting held today.As per a memorandum issued in this regard by the All Manipur Football Association, S Amutombi ..

IMPHAL, Apr 19In compliance with the State Government's directive issued in view on the rising COVID-19 cases, many sporting events including being underway in Manipur have been postponed until further notification.The events which are postponed for time ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 19 : NC Club, Khonghampat and SKYC, Sekmai shared a point each today in the 21st Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament after the two sides drew blank today at Chajing Ground.The two sides had s..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 18 : YWC-Langthabal, RCT-Malom and CRAU-Khamnam Bazar  emerged victorious in today's league matches of the 3rd Luwangpokpa T-20 Trophy organised by Manipur Cricket Assocition at two venues viz-Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground at Luwangsangbam and Model Hr Secondary School and Oriental College ground.In the Group A league match staged today at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, YWC registered second straight victory by edging past PSC, Khuyathong by 28 runs.YWC, riding on ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 18 : TYDA, Toubul banked on Suraj W's brace to carve out a 4-2 win against LYLL to seal the title of the 15th Late N Balananda Singh Memorial 2nd Division Football League 2021 today at Mini Stadium Bishnupur.The tournament was organised by District Sports Association Bishnupur and participated by 11 teams clubbed into two groups.In the final, W Suraj scored a brace (3', 28') before K Langanglung (39') and K Rohit (69') added a goal each. LYLL's goals were on the other ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 18 : MPSC's Laishram Bikram has claimed the men's singles title in the 1st State Level Laimayum Bihari Sharma Memorial Table Tennis Tournament organised under the aegis of District Table Tennis Association Imphal East at UYO Community Hall, Bheigyabati Leikai.In the final, L Bikram subdued Yumnam Subashchandra of Imphal West 12-10, 11-7, 11-8, 11-5 to lay his hands on the gold medal.Meanwhile, the youth boy's singles crown of the tournament went to E Thomas of Imphal ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 18 : CHIKL, Lilong Chajing played out a 1-1 draw with YDO, Kwakeithel Lamdong today in the ongoing 21st S Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League 2021.Playing at the Chajing Awang Leikai Ground, YDO started..

IMPHAL, Apr 18 : The 3rd Wahengbam Iboton Memorial Sub-Junior Girls Inter Club Football Tournament 2021 which was supposed to begin from April 19 has been rescheduled and will begin from April 21 due to unavoidable circumstances.Revised fixture will be is..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 17 : SDO, Pallel overwhelmed Royal FC, Hiyanglam by 4-0 goals in the Group B opening match of the 2nd Rakesh Singh Second Division Football League which kicked off yesterday at DSA Kakching playground.Y Gautam took centre stage of the match as he scored twice and crafted many chances to help SDO decimate their Hiyanglam rival.Although SDO finished big they had to wait for the breakthrough till the additional time of the first half when Y Gautam made a fine effort ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 17 : KYLSC, Kachikhul, Jiribam Police, Sonapur GPSA and BSO emerged victorious in the quarter final league matches of the ongoing 10th Y Kesho Memorial Volleyball Tournament organised by All Jiribam Sports Association at Jiribam Hr Secondary School playground.In the first match stage in the morning, BBC, Bidyanagar upstaged GPSA 25-11, 25-19, 25-16 and BSO, Top Siphai downed LMYC, Moktokhong 25-10, 25-13, 25-17. In the evening matches, Jiribam Police eased to a 26-24, ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 16 : Al-Ameen, Lilong; KSDO, Kiyamgei and PCC, Mayaikoibi registered wins today in league round matches of the ongoing 3rd MNCA Luwangpokpa T-20 Trophy.In the Group A league match staged at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, Al-Ameen defeated RCA, Lilong Tairen Makhong by 13 runs.After winning the toss, Al-Ameen went in to bat first and stacked up a total of 136 runs for 7 in the stipulated 20 overs riding on Md Mustaque's 24-ball 42, Nashir's 41 off 58 balls and Al Bashid's ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 16 : LMLCC, Langmeidong pulled off a comfortable 5-2 win against FSC, Kakching in the 2nd Sh Rakesh Singh 2nd Division Football League 2021 opener today.The tournament organised by the District Sports Association Kakching..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 16 : YWC, Langthabal played out a 2-2 draw with YDO, Kwakeithel Lamdong to share a point each in the ongoing 21st S Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament-2021.Having earned a point in their ope..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 15 : NC Club, Khonghampat rode on a double by H Premchandra to beat CHIKL, Lilong Chajing by 3-1 goals for the first win in the S Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League which is underway at Chajing Awang L..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 14 : WYC, Wangkhem overwhelmed RCA, Lilong by 48 runs to set up final date with Al-Ameen, Lilong in the Thoubal District T-20 Cricket Tournament organised by Thoubal District Cricket Association under the supervision of MNCA.WYC won the toss and opted to bat first in this last semi-final encounter at Moijing playground.With Sangkar playing some good strokes enroute to his 41-ball 49 and Momocha's quick knock of 42 runs in 29 balls, WYC accumulated 159 for 7 in 20 ..

IMPHAL, Apr 13The District Sports Association Kakching has announced the names of match commissioners and referees who will be conducting matches of the 2nd Sh Rakesh Singh Second Division Football League Tournament which will begin from April 16.As per a..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 12 : YWC, Langthabal eased to a 40 run victory against MAF, New Lambulane in the opening match of the 3rd MNCA Luwangpokpa T-20 Trophy at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium today. The day also saw WYC, Wangkhem, TRAU and MPSC register wins at different venues.In the opening match (Group A), YWC stacked up 156 for 6 after being led to bat first and held MAF to 116 for 7 in their quota of 20 overs.Bikramjit hit a 49-ball 50 for YWC-L while Jiko and Dinachandra added 34 and ..

IMPHAL, Apr 12The Manipur Archery Association (MAA) has fixed  last dates for application of transfer, renewal and player registrations today.As per an office memorandum of the association, the last date for submission for application of transfer is ..