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 ..

IMPHAL, Apr 12 : Hyderabad FC are set to conduct " National Youth Trials-2021", a talent hunt for various age categories from April 19 to 21 at Artificial Turf at Langjing Achouba.The trial for U-18 category (born in between 2004 and 2006) will be conduct..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 12 : SKYC, Sekmai prevailed 2-0 over YDO, Kwakeithel Lamdong as they kicked off their campaign in the 21st S Birendra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament at Chajing Awang Leikai ground today.SKYC enjo..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 11 : WMC, Moidangpok Khunou laid their hands on the title of the 1st L Shanta Singh Memorial Veteran Volleyball tournament title by beating hosts VDC, Yairipok today.Though the host gave a tough competition, WMC held their nerves to beat VDC 25-23, 25-22, 25-23 and secured the top honour of the veteran tournament conducted at Yairipok.Earlier in the third place title clash, HVA, Heirok beat MLV in straight sets (25-13, 25-22, 25-20). VDC's L Tomba, Th Sanjoy and Y ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 11 : PAMYAL, Patsoi kicked off their campaign in the S Birendra Memorial Super Division League organised by Imphal West District Football Association with a 2-0 thumping of NC Club, Khonghampat at Lilong Chajing ground to..

IMPHAL, Apr 11 : ABA, Kshetrigao and KSDC, Khomidok played out a goalless draw to share a point each in the Group B league competition of the M Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League at XI Star SU Ground at Akampat.SSC, Porompat vs PRYA, Khundrakpa..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 10 : NAPSA-Kha Imphal eclipsed LCCC-Lilong Chajing by 4 wickets today to claim the title of the 5th T Subol Memorial Veteran T-20 Cricket Tournament at Oriental College and Model Hr Secondary School playground.LCCC won the toss and posted a modest total of 128 runs for 8 after electing to bat first. NAPSA however went past the target (131) with 3 balls and 4 wickets left to spare to secure the top honour of the 8-team tournament organised by Manipur Veteran Cricket ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 10 : RCA, Lilong thumped LMCC, Mairenkhong by by 7 wickets as AKSDO, Khangabok down CAL by 6 runs in today's matches of the Thoubal District T-20 Cricket Tournament being underway at Moidangpok playground.In the first match of the day, LMCC slumped to a paltry total of 75 runs in 16.5 overs after being let to bat first and RCA went past the target at the cost of three wickets in 12.2 overs as Ashlam Khan scored an unbeaten 38.Rafiq with 16 runs was the highest scorer ..

IMPHAL, Apr 10 : WMC, Moidangpok will lock horns with VDC, Yairipok in the final of the 1st Late L Shanta Memorial State Level Veteran's Volleyball Tournament being underway at VDC volleyball court in Yairipok.WMC made it to the finals with a 23-25, 25-14..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 10 : M Jolly ran riot to score all four goals to help DUC rout SWYC in an all Charangpat clash in the ongoing Lambamayum Memcha Memorial Super Division Football League today.M Jolly who was in brilliant form since the beg..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 10 : YOSC, Khurai Konsam Leikai sealed a slender 1-0 win against PRYA, Khundrak today in a group A league match of the ongoing M Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League.The lone goal that helped YOSC seal all three ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 9 : LMCC, Mairenkhong bounced back from previous match defeat to overwhelm WYC, Wangkhem by 6 wickets in a last over thriller today at Moijing playground in the ongoing Thoubal District T-20 Cricket Tournament organised by Thoubal District Cricket Association under the aegis of Manipur Cricket Association.WYC won the toss and chose to bat first. With Momocha (57) and Samungou (54) hitting half centuries, WYC posted a commendable total of 159 runs for 6 in 20 overs.The ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 9 : HYDO-A, Heikrujam sealed two wins in the opening day of the 1st Inter Village Men's Open Volleyball Tournament organised by NCK, Kangmong at its court.In all, 10 teams clubbed into two groups are taking part in this tournament.HYDO-A got off to a winning start in their Group (B) stage campaign by defeating WMC, Moidangpok by 3-1 sets    in the tourney opener this morning.HYDO-A started brightly and conceded only once before wrapping up the match ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 9 : The semi-final line up of the 1st L Shanta Singh Memorial State Level Veteran's Volleyball Tournament-2021 has been completed today.WMC, Moidangpok will take on HVA, Heirok in the first semi final match of this tourna..

IMPHAL, Apr 9 : In line with the instruction issued by the All India Football Federation in wake of the rising COVID-19 cases, District Football Association Moirang has yesterday wrapped up the AMFA Grassroots Football Development Programme which was unde..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 8 : NAPSA, Kha Imphal will lock horns with LCCC, Chajing for the title of the 5th T Subol Memorial Veteran T20 Cricket Tournament organised by Manipur Veteran Cricket Association on April 10.LCCC beat Model Club, Chingamakha by 6 wickets to secure the final berth today in a semi-final clash while NAPSA upstaged YWC, Langthabal by 4 wickets to complete the final line up.In the clash between Model Club and LCCC, Model Club won the toss and chose to bat first. They however ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 8 : YMDO, Heirangoithong carved out a 3-2 win against TRYVC, Ukhrul to lift the title of the 1st Thingnam Hemchandra Singh Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Tournament organised at Narankonjin Mayai Leikai.YMDO fought back twice in this nip and tuck final encounter to beat spirited TRYVC 28-26, 22-25, 25-20, 18-25, 15-13 and secured the top honour.L Santosh of TRYVC, Ukhrul was adjudged  best spiker of the tournament while Joyson of YMDO was named best setter.Best ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 8 : SAK and UPAA played out a 2-2 draw today share the spoils in today's match of the Maharaj Kumar Ghanendrajit Super Division Football League being organised by the Imphal East District Football Association at XI-Star S..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 8 : WYFC, Wangjing and ASSA, Sangaiyumpham prevailed in today's matches of the ongoing Lambamayum Memcha Devi Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament organised by DFA Thoubal at Kodompokpi Sports Complex Wangjin..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 7 : AKSDO, Khangabok and LMCC, Lilong Mairenkhong emerged victorious in today's matches of the Thoubal District T-20 Cricket League Cum Knock-Out Tournament which is underway at Moijing playground.In the 8th match of the tournament, LMCC got the better of CAL by 3 wickets.CAL posted 104 runs for 9 in their quota of 20 overs after winning the toss and LMCC reached 105 for 8 in 15.2 overs for the win.Kabir (21), Netrajit (17), Rohit (16) and Ingoton (15) were top run ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 7 : The Indian Body Building and Fitness Federation Manipur Unit has announced the names of athletes who will represent the unit at the Federation Cup, 69th Junior Mister India and 60th Senior Mister India competitions to be held in Aurangabad from April 19 to 25.Names of the players short-listed for the competitions to be held under the aegis of Indian Body Building and Fitness Federation are as follows:Federation CupBodybuilding : Th Tony (U-Fitness: 55 kg), S Sachideva ..

IMPHAL, Apr 7The Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) has announced that the 3rd MNCA Luwangpokpa T-20 Trophy 2021 will be commencing from April 12 onwards at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground and Model Hr Secondary School and Oriental College Ground.The tournamen..

IMPHAL, Apr 7The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) is set to organise the 1st FUTSAL Tournament 2021 from May 2.Entry to the tournament (fee: Rs 5000 ) can be made till April 25, said AMFA in a statement.It further said that the managers' meeting wi..

NEW DELHI, Apr 6Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's chances of winning a medal at the upcoming Olympics received a shot in the arm on Tuesday after North Korea announced it will not be participating in the Tokyo Games.North Korea pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, to be held from July 23 to August 8, to protect its athletes from the "world public health crisis caused by COVID-19."Former world champion Chanu currently occupies the fourth place in the women's 49kg Tokyo Games qualifying rankings ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 6 : Chingkheihunba Polo Club-B (CHPC-B) saw off Khurai Polo Club 4-3 to set up a semi-final date with X Polo Club which drubbed CHPC-C 7-1 today in the ongoing 1st Imphal East District Polo Tournament.In the first quarter..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 6 : Al-Ameen and WYC posted impressive wins in today's matches of the ongoing Thoubal District T20 League Cum Knock Out Cricket Tournament.In the first match of the day, WYC sealed a four wicket win against RCA. RCA poste..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 6 : YWC-Langthabal and Model Club-Chingamakha secured victories today to move into the semi-finals of the 5th T Subol Memorial Veteran T20 Cricket Tournament organised under the aegis of Manipur Veteran Cricket Associatio..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : ASSA, Sangaiyumpham kicked off the Lambamayum Memcha Devi Memorial Super Division Football League Tournament organised by DFA Thoubal at Kodompokpi Sports Complex Wangjing with a comfortable 4-0 victory against YDC, Khoirom today.ASSA dominated the game thoroughly and were 3-0 ahead  till the break riding on a brace by Md Asif before completing the 4-0 rout of YDC. Md Altaf opened up the scoring for the Sangaiyumpham side in the 11th minute before Md Asif ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : Konsham Chinglensana Singh who was part of the Indian National Football team which visited Oman and United Arab for international friendlies got a warm reception as he landed here at Imphal International Airport this evening.Though the footballer arrived at 6.30 pm, more than two hours behind schedule due to flight delay, his parents, supporters and well wishers from his birthplace-Churachandpur waited patiently to give him a rousing welcome.Chinglensana, born ..

Our CorrespondentTHOUBAL, Apr 5 : Manipur's U-14 cyclist Tayenjam Bipil who clinched a bronze medal at the recently held National Cycling Championship was accorded a warm reception yesterday at Thoubal Leishangthem Wangmataba by Leishangthem Wangmataba Youth Club.Tayenjam Bipil is the son of Tayenjam Joy and Tayenjam Ongbi Chaoba Devi of Thoubal Leishangthem Wangmataba...

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : Chingkhei-hunba Polo Club-B (CHPC-B), Kongpal and Ibudhou Marjing Khubam Kanba Lup (IMKHKL), Heingang ran riot against their rivals to make themselves into the last 8 stage of the ongoing 1st Imphal East District Polo..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 5 : PYA-Kairang pulled off a 3-1 win against UPAA-Kiyamgei after two losses in the ongoing Maharaj Kumar Ghanendrajit Super Division Football League Tournament at XI Star SU ground at Akampat today.PYA got off to a flying..

Our CorrespondentThoubal, Apr 4 :  The first edition of Imphal East District Polo Tournament organised jointly by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association and New Vision Organisation kicked off at Yairipok Top Chingtha and Ningthounai Kangjeibung today.The inaugural function of the tournament was attended by social worker, Lourembam Sanjoy Singh as the chief guest; Dr S Joykumar, advisor to the Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association as functional president; Dr Maibam Rajendra Singh, advisor ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 4 : RFCC, Keinou overcame late pressure to edge past Loktak FC by 3-2 goals as TYDA-A, Toubul sealed a narrow 1-0 win against UKCCL, Oinam today in the 6th A Iboton Memorial U-15 Football League 2020-21 organised by Distr..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3 : Manipur's Ashwajit Senjam finished runner up in the U-14 boys singles competition at the ALTEVOL-AITA Super Series Tennis Tournament held at Altevol-Alexander Waske Tennis University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from March 29 to April 2.In the U-14 boys singles final, Ashwajit went down 3-6, 6-7 (4-7) to Samprit Sharma to settle for the second place title.Ashwajit also had made it to the doubles quarter finals in the U-14 National Tournament which was recently held in ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 3 : YWU, Kakching rode on Nobinchandra's treble to carve out a 3-1 win over KMSWC, Keirak in the ongoing final league stage of the 18th KK Memorial 1st Division Football League at DSA playground today.YWU dominated the game from the onset and were 1-0 ahead till the break via an 18th minute goal by star of the day Nobinchandra.After the restart, KMSWC made their way back into the game as Md Nusharat found the equaliser in the 49th minute. The parity, however, did ..

IMPHAL, Apr 3The All Manipur Football Association has informed that the 2nd U-14 Girls' Inter Club Football Tournament originally scheduled to be held from the third week of April has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.In the meantime, the as..

IMPHAL, Apr 3The Department of Sports, Manipur University has informed all concerned that Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi will be sending Indian Universities' Taekwondo teams (Men and Women) for the World University Games to be held at Cheng..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Apr 2 : Bhogen and Ibobi shone as NAPSA, Kha Imphal handed YUCC, Kwakeithel the third loss in the T Subol Memorial Veteran T20 Cricket Tournament as they notch up a 5 wicket win at Oriental College and Model Hr Secondary Scho..

IMPHAL, Apr 2The second edition of Sh Rakesh 2nd Division Football League-2021 is set to begin from April 16 with 6 teams clubbed into two groups vying for the top honours.Teams participating in this event organised by DSA Kakching at DSA Playground are :..

AIFF Media TeamKOLKATA, Apr 1 : Bidyashagar Singh scored his 12th goal of the Hero I-League 2020-21 in the D-Day clash against Gokulam Kerala FC on Saturday (March 27, 2021), which put TRAU FC in the lead and in pole position for the title. However, the hearts of the Red Pythons and their fans were broken as the Malabarians came storming back in the second half to blitz their way to top spot and lift the coveted trophy.Despite the gut-wrenching loss, the side from Manipur can take great pride in their ..

IMPHAL, Apr 1 : The annual general body meeting of the Imphal East District Football Association (IEDFA) has been scheduled on April 2, 2021 at the premises of XI Star Sporting Union at Akampat at 12.15 pm.According to a statement of the IEDFA, the agenda..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 : Manipur Thang-Ta players continue to excel in the very own indigenous martial art form as it lifted the title of the 26th National Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Thang-Ta Championship held here at Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium from March 27 to 30.The championship organised by Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association, Manipur under the supervision of Thang-Ta Federation of India was reportedly participated by 247 male and 175 female athletes from across 19 States of India. ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 :  Though Manipur Sub-Junior boys had to settle for the runners up title in regu event, State's doubles team bagged top honour in the 23rd Sub-Junior and 24th Junior Boys and Girls National Sepak Takraw Championship hosted by Goa Sepak Takraw Association at Fatorda, Margao.Manipur, who have been an indomitable force for several decades in the history of Indian Sepak Takraw, lost 21-18, 19-21, 20-22 to Bihar to finish regu event's runners up.Earlier in the ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : ESU Wangkhei has won the 11th AMFA Sr Women's Football League for BM Singh Trophy as they thumped AMMA FC 7-1 in their final league match of the season at artificial turf Lamlong Thongkhong, today.Notably, the champions ESU women team has won all their league matches of the season.In the first match of the day, ESU sealed a comfortable 7-1 win over AMMA FC Andro.The Wangkhei women team netted 5 goals in the 1st half and 2 in the 2nd half to take home the win.Umabati ..

IMPHAL, Mar 27To boost boxing in the State of Manipur, Sarita Regional Boxing Academy and SEDO Club under guidance of Manipur Boxing Federation organised an amateur Boxing Tournament from 23 to 27 March.The tournament saw participation of a large number o..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : The 23rd Sub-Junior Boys  & Girls and 24th Junior Boys & Girls National Sepaktakraw Championship commenced today.In the junior girls' regu event, Manipur beat Bihar 21-19, 21-8 while in the junior boys' ..

IMPHAL, Mar 27LCL Leiphrakpam will square off against SYC Satudai in the final of the 16th Shree Karam Biramani Singh Memorial Inter Village Open Volleyball Tournament.Today, LCL defeated AMIMYDO in the quarterfinals encounter and KYLSC in the semis while..