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7th Manipur International Women’s Polo Tournament Manipur beat South Africa 8-7 in final thriller to lift title trophy

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : India Team-B represented by Manipur, showed grit and determination to get the better of South Africa 8-7 in the final thriller to seal the title of the 7th Manipur International Women’s Polo Tournament hosted by..

State team for 69th NSG U-19 Boxing head to Bengaluru

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : State boxing team prepared by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports have left Imphal for the 69th National School Games Boxing for U-19 boys and girls beginning on February 5 at Bengaluru.The boxers who made it to..

Imphal West’s ASMITA Sepaktakraw League Hosts YAWA top sub-junior girls’ competition, WAC emerge junior girls’ champs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : Hosts YAWA, Singjamei emerged as the sub-junior toppers while WAC claimed the junior girls’ title in the ASMITA Women Sepaktakraw League 2025-26 for Imphal West that began yesterday at their Singjamei Leishangthe..

U-19 Women’s Football Tournament FC Imphal demolish ICSA 17-1 as YWC-Th beat ESU 2-0

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : FC Imphal ran riot to pulverize ICSA, Irengbam 17-1 as YWC, Thambalkhong (YWC-Th) sealed a 2-0 win over ESU, Wangkhei in today’s Group B league matches of the ongoing U-19 Women’s Football Tournament 2025-2..

FC Lamjao beat Utlou FC 1-0 in 18th Manipur State League

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : FC Lamjao beat Utlou FC 1-0 for the third Group C win in five matches of the ongoing 18th Manipur State League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong today.The lone goal that settled the issue was scored by Yumn..

MU to host Inter College Thang-Ta Competition

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 2 : The Department of Sports, Manipur University is set to host the “Rajkumar Sanahal Singh Memorial Manipur University Inter College Thang-A (M&W) Competition, 2025-26” at Dr Kamal Indoor Stadium of the un..

7th Manipur International Women’s Polo Tournament South Africa set up final date with India Team-B

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : South Africa defeated Zambia by 8-6 goals in the crucial final league match of the 7th Manipur International Women’s Polo Tournament to set up the final date with India Team-B (Manipur) tomorrow at Mapal Kangjeib..

16th Loktak Trophy FC Kumbi extend winning run with 5-1 thrashing of AKSA

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : FC Kumbi thrashed AKSA, Kwakta by 5-1 goals for the second straight victory in the 16th Loktak Trophy being organised by the All Moirang Football Association under the sponsorship of NHPC, Loktak Power Station.FC Kumbi..

18th MSL : PATHAP FC cruise to 4-1 win over TRUGPU

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Sayed Mirwaj Hussain scored twice to lead PATHAP FC, Lilong to a 4-1 win over TRUGPU, Nambol in a Group C match of the ongoing 18th Manipur State League 2025-26. It was the third win for PATHAP FC in five matches after..

Manipur Cycling Assn informs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : The Manipur Cycling Association has informed all riders above the age of 12 years to get registered with the association.Riders within and outside the State are essential to get their names registered as soon as possib..

19th DSA Trophy SFC beat UCC 2-0 as SWC overwhelm KMSWC 13-0

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : SFC, Sora defeated UCC, Kakching 2-0 as SWC overwhelmed KMSWC 13-0 in a Keirak derby in the ongoing 19th DSA Trophy at DSA Kakching Playground.In the first match of the day, Nawas Pathan (18’) and Yunush (20̵..

Y Prithviraj becomes champion of the champion at Tbl and Kak Districts’ Armwrestling C’ship

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Yumnam Prithiviraj was adjudged champion of the champions as the 2nd Thoubal and Kakching District Armwrestling Championship came to a close at Khongjom Standard English School.Informing this in a press release, the Ma..

U-19 Women’s Football Tournament KRYPHSA demolish Khuman FC 16-0, MUFA beat MPSC 7-4

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Keithellakpam Nandini netted 7 goals alone to steer KRYPHSA, Naoremthong a 16-0 win over Khuman FA to kick off their Group A campaign in the U-19 Women’s Football Tournament on a bright note at Artificial Turf Gr..

69th National School Games 2025-26 Fencing Haryana boys claim team foil gold, Karnataka boys take epee gold

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Haryana beat Manipur for the boys’ team foil gold as Karnataka won the boys’ epee team gold by defeating Maharashtra on the fourth day of the 69th National School Games Fencing for U-19 boys and girls being..

Col CK Nayudu Trophy Manipur end campaign with 8-wicket loss to Mizoram

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 1 : Manipur ended their Col CK Nayudu Trophy Plate Group campaign with an 8-wicket loss to Mizoram today at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium, Nadiad in Gujarat.Resuming their second innings from the overnight score of 32/3..

MAKA announces State team for KIO National Karate Do Championship 2026

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: The Manipur Amateur Karate-Do Association (MAKA) has announced the names of athletes selected to represent Manipur at the upcoming KIO National Karate Do Championship 2026.The 18 athletes who were shortlisted for the c..

Major Bob Khathing Memorial Football Tournament-2026 concludes

Our CorrespondentSenapati, Jan 31: The Major Bob Khathing Memorial Football Tournament, organised by the Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps, concluded successfully with a thrilling final match held at the Senapati Astro Turf Football Groun..

Col CK Nayudu Trophy Plate Manipur trail Mizoram by 108 runs at stumps on Day 2

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: Manipur closed out the Day 2 of their fifth and final Col CK Nayudu Trophy Plate competition at 32/3 to trail behind Mizoram by 108 runs at Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium in Nadiad.Manipur won the toss yesterday and..

REYS vs LCCC in XIII T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament opener

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31 : REYS, Nagamapal will take on LCCC, Lilong Chajing in the opening match (Group A) of the XIII T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament 2026 beginning on February 3 at Langthabal Public Ground.23 teams clustered into 4 g..

69th NSG Fencing for U-19 boys and girls Haryana top both boys and girls’ individual competitions

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 31: Both Haryana boys and girls emerged on top of the individual competitions in the 69th National School Games Fencing for U-19 boys and girls being hosted by Manipur with 16 and 13 points respectively.Samar scored Haryan..

India reach quad event semifinals at AICHI–NAGOYA 2026 Test Event

Imphal, Jan 31India marched into the semifinals of the Sepaktakraw Quad Event at the AICHI–NAGOYA 2026 Games Test Event in Nagoya, Japan, after delivering confident performances against Malaysia and Korea.The Indian side edged past Malaysia 2–..

7th Manipur Int’l Women’s Polo Tourney Manipur go top despite 5-5 draw with South Africa, Zambia beat India Team-A 4-2

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : India-B (Manipur) become runaway league leaders despite a 5-5 draw with South Africa to confirm their place in the final of the ongoing 7th Manipur International Women’s Polo Tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung.Host..

69th NSG Fencing for U-19 boys and girls P Ambika settles for silver in girls’ sabre competition

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Manipur’s Pangambam Ambika settled for a silver medal on Day 2 of the 69th National School Games Fencing for U-19 Boys and Girls being underway in Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.Ambika went down 8-..

18th Manipur State League MPSC thrash Elite FA 4-1 for fourth win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) defeated Elite FA by 4-1 goals to extend their winning run in the 18th Manipur State League Group C to four games and unbeaten run to five games.MPSC, who beat Utlou FC 1-0 for their..

1st S Sansel Koireng Memorial Trophy concludes

IMPHAL, Jan 30Bungte Chiru Youth Club emerged as the champions of the inaugural S Sansel Koireng Memorial Trophy (9 Men A-Side Village Open Football Tournament).The tournament organised by Longa Koireng Youth Club in honour of Late Subedar S Sansel Koiren..

20th Th Radhamani Memorial Senior Football Tournament 2025-26 kicks off

Our CorrespondentJIRIBAM, Jan 30 : The 20th edition of Thokchom Radhamani Memorial Senior Football Tournament 2025-26 formally kicked off today at Jiribam Higher Secondary School  playground.The tournament organised by the All Jiribam Sports Associat..

Thang-Ta and Jagoi Eeshei Instructor Refresher Training Course from Feb 4

IMPHAL, Jan 30 : The Apunba Manipur Huyel Lanlong Lup (AMHLL) is set to conduct a “15-day Thang-Ta and Jagoi Eeshei Instructor Refresher Training Course” from February 4 onwards.The course is particularly designed to enhance the skills of the..

M Nandeshwori nets seven as YWC-L outclass ICSA 18-0

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 30 : Maibam Nandeshwori scored 7 goals alone to fashion Young Welfare Club, Langthabal (YWC-L) a comprehensive 18-0 win over ICSA, Irengbam in a one sided Group B encounter of the ongoing U-19 Women’s Football Tourna..

India U17 men's team beat Tajikistan 4-2 7th Manipur International Women's Polo Tanna and Bijenti score 3 each for India to beat Zambia 7-3

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: The second day of the 7th Manipur International Women's Polo Tournament 2026 at Mapal Kangjeibung saw India Team (B) Manipur beating Zambia Polo Team 7-3, and India Team (A) IPA playing a 5-5 draw match against South A..

India U17 men's team beat Tajikistan 4-2

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: The India U17 men's team beat Tajikistan 4-2 at Margao, Goa today.The first of two friendly matches was played at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.Dallalmuon Gangte (8'), Denny Singh Wangkhem (48') and Washington Si..

19 State Judokas depart Imphal for 69th School Games

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: A total of 19 State Judokas are participating in the 69th National School Games Championship 2025-26 in Delhi.The championship will be held at Delhi from January 30 to February 3.The 19 Judokas have left Imphal today.T..

19th DSA Trophy: SWC Keirak, SFC Sora emerge victorious

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: SWC Keirak beat AKSA Kakching Khunou 4-0, and SFC Sora defeated KMSWC Keirak 3-1 in today's matches of the 19th DSA Trophy 2026 at DSA Ground Kakching.E Abhinash scored a treble and K Suraj scored one to help SWC Keira..

Dikash Y wins gold in weightlifting

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: Manipur University's Dikash Yumnam has won a gold in the All India Inter University Weightlifting 2025-26 at Chandigarh today.A student of Thambal Marik College representing Manipur University, Dikash lifted a total of..

Manipur win gold, silver in fencing

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: Manipur bagged a gold and a silver on the opening day of the 69th National School Games Under-19 Fencing at Imphal today.Bomcha and Koubru won the gold and silver medal respectively in the Sabre individual event.CBSE's..

U-19 women's football : MUFA crush UPSA 13-1, MPSC thrash Khuman FA 9-0

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 29: Even as Manipur United FA crushed United Pukhao Sports Association (UPSA) 13-1, Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) thrashed Khuman FA 9-0 in today's matches of the U-19 Women's Football Tournament 2025-26.In the first m..

SDC beat Milan FA

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Social Development Club (SDC) beat MILAN FA 3-1 in the 52nd match of the 18th Manipur State League 2025-26 at Artificial Turf Ground Lamlong Thongkhong today.Thokchom Naresh Singh scored the first goal of the match for SDC in the 21st minu..

Football Agent Exam

IMPHAL, Jan 29: FIFA is conducting the FIFA Football Agent Exam - 2026 edition on April 28, 29 and 30, and May 5, 6 and 7. Individuals intending to obtain a Football Agent License may submit their applications from January 20 to March 6. The official term..

SHFA vs Ngairei FC in Major Bob Khathing Memorial Football final

Our CorrespondentSENAPATI, Jan 29: Sadar Hills Football Association will face Ngairei FC in the final of the Major Bob Khathing Memorial Football Tournament on January 31 at the Senapati Astro Turf Football Ground.Throughout the tournament, both teams hav..

Kumbi FC win

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Kumbi FC beat RFCC Keinou 7-1 in today's match of the 16th Loktak Trophy 2026 at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School ground.K Taibanganba scored a massive 5 goals for Kumbi FC in the match's 32nd, 35th, 36th, 43rd and 90+2 minute...

MCA invites

IMPHAL, Jan 29: Applications are being invited from former players (male and female) of Manipur for consideration for appointment as match referees for tournaments conducted by the Manipur Cricket Association.The MCA, in a statement,  said a total of..

Carrom tourney in Feb

IMPHAL, Jan 29: The 1st State Level Social Awareness Carrom Tournament 2026 is scheduled to be held from February 8 to 11 at the KYC Head Office, DMU Campus Imphal Sanskrit Toll, Imphal. The event will witness participation from carrom players representin..

Governor opens 7th Manipur Women’s International Polo Tournament 2026

OSR/DIPRImphal, Jan 28 : Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and the First Lady Jyoti Bhalla graced the opening ceremony of the 7th Manipur Women’s International Polo Tournament 2026 held today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal Polo Ground.The Governor unfurled t..

Manipur to host NE Indigenous Games in February

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28 : Manipur is set to host the 1st North East Indigenous Games from February 23 to 25 in Imphal, said the chairman of “Yelhou Masanna Yokkhat Lup’s Core Committee” and AMUCO president Sorokhaibam Sanjoy...

69th NSG U-19 Girls’ Football Hosts Manipur go down 0-1 to Jharkhand in final showdown

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28 : Hosts Manipur finished runners up in the 69th National School Games U-19 Girls’ Football Tournament as they went down 0-1 to Jharkhand in the final match staged this morning at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.The lon..

State team leave Imphal for Sub-Junior Kho-Kho Nationals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28 : A 38-member State sub-junior boys and girls team were flagged off by the Manipur Amateur Kho-Kho Association (MAKKA) functionaries today for the 35th Sub-Junior National Kho-Kho Championships, 2025-26 beginning on Jan..

32nd State Aquathlon C’ships on Feb 14

IMPHAL, Jan 28Triathlon Association of Manipur will be organising the 32nd State Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior and Masters Aquathlon Championships- 2026 on February 14, 2026 at Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal.Registered athletes may take part in the champions..

State Handball team trial soon

IMPHAL, Jan 28Manipur Handball Association will be conducting trial selection to prepare State teams for participation at the 25th East Zone Handball Championships due to be held from March 27 to 29 at Demow Sivasagar, Assam.Athletes of the association wh..

U-19 State Level Women’s Football Tournament commences

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28 : The U-19 State Level Women’s Football Tournament conducted by 165 Ifn Bn (TA) (H&H), Assam under Op Sadbhavana for the year 2025-26 kicked off today at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong, Imphal.The..

16 teams in fray for 16th Saheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28 : 16 teams will vie for top honours in the 16th Saheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament 2025-26 beginning on February 6 at SAI Sports Complex in Takyel.The tournament is due to be organised by the 86 B..

Manipur finish Ranji Trophy Plate Group runners up

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 27 : Manipur suffered a huge 568-run loss to hosts Bihar in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Plate Group Final that was held from January 22 to 26 at Moin Ul Haq Stadium, Patna. Manipur’s Elite promotion hopes were dash..