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18th Manipur State League YOSC beat FC Raengdai in 7-goal thriller, UPAA edge Imphal FA 2-1

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : YOSC, Khurai overcame FC Raengdai by 4-3 goals as UPAA, Kyamgei edged 2-1 past Imphal FA in today’s matches of the ongoing 18th Manipur State League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.In the Group A m..

3rd Premier League : Kh Shitaljit scores late hattrick in AIM’s 6-3 win over AMOFA

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM), Khabam defeated All Moirang Football Association (AMOFA), Moirang by 6-3 goals for the 9th win in 13 matches to regain second place in the ongoing 3rd Premier League behind runaway leaders S..

AMFA congratulates L Priyobarta

IMPHAL, Dec 16The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has congratulated L Priyobarta Singh who secured a “Grade C” result in the National Referee Assessor, Referee Instructor Course 2025 which was held from December 13 to 14 at AIFF’..

State Level Weightlifting C’ships from December 19

IMPHAL, Dec 16 : The Manipur Weightlifting Association is set to organise the 24th Youth, 25th Junior and the 26th Senior State Level Weightlifting Championships, 2025-26 from December 19 to 22 at SAI, NCOE, Takyelpat, Imphal. As many as 120 athletes..

37th Sub-Junior Badminton Championships Yaiphaba-Yangba pair win silver, K Sonakshi settles for bronze

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : Young shuttlers from Manipur continue to shine at the National level competition as the U-13 pair of Ng Yaiphaba and Thokchom Yangba and K Sonakshi made podium finishes in the 37th Sub-Junior Badminton Championships t..

2nd DGAR Polo Championships Stage set for men and women’s finals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : The final line up of the 2nd DGAR Men and Women’s Polo Championships have been completed today following high octane semi-final matches at the historic Mapal Kangjeibung.Black Watch Polo Club will square off aga..

IBSA cruise to fourth straight win in 10th MNCA Plate Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : IBSA, Yumnam Leikai posted their fourth Group B win on the trot in the 10th MNCA Plate Tournament with a 74-run thrashing of NAPSA, Kha Imphal at Lairenjam Public Ground today.IBSA elected to bat first after winning t..

22nd Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament Devkumar picks five as YPHU-N steamroll YAC by 8 wickets

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 16 : YPHU-Nongin (N) scored an impressive 8-wicket win over YAC, Yaiskul in a Group B match of the ongoing 22nd Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Langthabal Public Ground.Devkumar shone in the match as he enjoyed a 5 w..

U-19 Women’s One Day Trophy Barkatun bowls Manipur to 8-wicket win over Meghalaya

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : Barkatun shone with the ball as Manipur thrashed Meghalaya by 8 wickets for the second straight Plate Group win in the U-19 Women’s One Day Trophy at Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground, Nagpur today.Meghalaya won..

10th MNCA Plate Tournament KCDO bounce back with 151-run thrashing of YPHUC for fourth win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : KCDO, Kongpal rode on brilliant display from top order batters to thrash YPHUC, Lalambung by 151 runs for the fourth Group A win in the ongoing 10th MNCA Plate Tournament at Moijing Public Ground.KCDO amassed a comman..

22nd Veteran Cricket Tournament Iboyaima stars as REYS trounce LCC by 92 runs for second win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : REYS, Nagamapal notched up a 92-run win over LCC, Lamsang in a Group C match of the ongoing 22nd Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Langthabal Public Ground.Asked to bat first, Bonny 46 off 41, Iboyaima 33 off 49,&..

Kh Ananda condoled

IMPHAL, Dec 15The Indian Weightlifting Federation and Manipur Weightlifting Association has condoled the demise of Khangembam Ananda on December 9 at his Achanbigei Awang Leikai residence.Ananda, son of Kh Subon, recently became a National Referee (Cat-II..

MPSC-B, Black Watch PC, Chingkheihunba PC and X-Polo Club gallop into men’s semi-finals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : MPSC-B, Black Watch PC, Chingkheihunba PC, and X-Polo Club all advance into the men’s semi-finals in the ongoing 2nd DGAR Polo Championships organised by the Assam Rifles in collaboration with the All Manipur Po..

TRUGPU beat Utlou FC 1-0 in 18th MSL

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : TRUGPU, Nambol beat Utlou FC 1-0 as YDO, Konjeng Lamdong hold FC Kumbi to a goalless draw in today’s matches of the 18th Manipur State League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.TRUGPU sealed all three..

Khurai Popular HS fetes National players

IMPHAL, Dec 15Teachers and students of Khurai Popular High School, Khurai today accorded a warm felicitation to four of the students who participated and brought home medals from Wushu Nationals and National School Games held in the last two years.The pro..

SGH edge past RFCC 2-1 in Elite Youth League

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : Sang-Gai Heroes (SGH) today defeated Regular Football Coaching Center by 2-1 goals for the second win in four matches of the Elite Youth League Zonal Group Stage at District Sports Association Ground, Bishnupur today...

Winter Tennis : Ribhaskar wins 35+ men’s singles title

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 :  Ribhaskar sealed the 35+ men’s singles title at the Winter Tennis Tournament 2025 hosted by the IDTA and ASTPM at IDTA Complex, Lamphelpat from December 12.Ribhasker overcame spirited Yuridas 7-5, 6-4 in t..

3rd Premier League United Chandel FC rout IYFC 7-0 to go second

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : United Chandel FC drubbed Imphal Youth FC 7-0 for 8th win and temporarily dislodge AIM, Khabam from the second spot in the 3rd Premier League Table.In their 13th match staged this afternoon at SSC Ground, Sekta, Unite..

Kh Bidyashagar nets thrice as Manipur crush hosts Tripura 5-1

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 15 : Manipur got off to a flying start in the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Group D competition as Khangembam Bidyashagar Singh nets thrice to set up a 5-1 win against hosts Tripura at Umak..

H Ashirjit Luwang elected IEDRBA president

IMPHAL, Dec 15The first general body meeting of the Imphal East District Roll Ball Association (IEDRBA) held on December 13 at 9.30 am at the RO Tingong Water Plant, Top Yaralpat, Imphal East District has officially approved the formation of the IEDRBA.Th..

Senior National Judo C’ships SSCB’s Ninthoujam Sheetal, AIPSCB’s Irengbam Kalpana emerge best judokas

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : State athletes Ningthoujam Sheetal and Irengbam Kalpana who represented Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and All India Police Sports Control Board (AIPSCB) respectively were adjudged best judokas as the Senior Nat..

10th MNCA Plate Tournament Indrakumar hits unbeaten ton, picks four as YAC seal fourth win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : Wayenbam Indrakumar scored an unbeaten ton and picked four to fashion YAC, Yaiskul a 33-run victory over SDC, Laipham Khunou in a Group A match of the ongoing 10th MNCA Plate Tournament at Moijing Public Ground.Toss w..

NAPSA crush LCCC by 72 runs in Veteran Cricket tourney

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : Bhogendro and bowlers shone as NAPSA, Kha Imphal crushed LCCC, Lilong by 72 runs for the second straight Group A win in the 22nd Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Langthabal Public Ground.NAPSA opted to bat first..

63rd Mr Manipur-2025 Phila Yangya clinches women’s bodybuilding crown

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : Phila Yangya of Royal Gymnasium, Ukhrul was crowned the women’s bodybuilding champion in the 63rd Mr Manipur 2025 conducted by the All Manipur Body Builders Association (AMBBA) at the auditorium of Manipur Unive..

Runaway leaders SSU end league campaign with 1-1 draw

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : Runaway leaders Southern Sporting Union (SSU), Singjamei ended their campaign in the 3rd Premier League 2025-26 with a 1-1 draw with Social Sporting Club (SSC), Sekta on the latter’s homeground.Both SSU and SSC..

Classic FA cruise to fourth win on trot

IMPHAL, Dec 14 : Classic FA, Chingmeirong defeated TYDA, Toubul by a slender 1-0 margin for the fourth win on trot in the Zonal Group J competition of the ongoing AIFF Elite Youth League 2025-26.The goal that settled the game held at TYDA’s home gro..

Winter Tennis : Premjit vs Brojen in men’s open singles final

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : Premjit will lock horns with Brojen in the title clash of the men’s open singles event in the ongoing Winter Tennis Tournament organised by IDTA and ASPTM at IDTA Complex.Premjit struggled 7-5, 6-7 (7-5), 10-4 p..

Stage set for 2nd DGAR Men’s Polo C’ship 2025 quarterfinals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 14 : The quarterfinal line up for the 2nd DGAR Men’s Polo Championship 2025 organised by the Assam Rifles in association with the All Manipur Polo Association was completed today with 6 more teams securing pre-quarte..

2nd DGAR Polo Championships MPSC-B, AR Polo Team-A, Thangmeiband Youth PC progress into men’s quarterfinals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : MPSC-B, AR Polo Team-A, and Thangmeiband Youth PC have progressed into men’s quarterfinals in the ongoing 2nd DGAR Polo Championships with comprehensive pre-quarterfinal victories at Mapal Kangjeibung today.MPSC..

Sangai FC, LFC reach Masters’ Football Championship semis

IMPHAL, Dec 13 : Sangai FC and LFC post contrasting wins to complete the semi-final line up of the ongoing 5th Dr Moirangthem Manaoton and Chandrasakhi Devi Memorial Masters’ Football Championship at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong today...

AMVA names team for Junior Boys’ Volleyball Nationals

IMPHAL, Dec 13 : The All Manipur Volleyball Association (AMVA) has announced the State team for the 49th Junior National Volleyball Championship for Boys beginning on December 16 at Pilani, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.The players who made it to the State team in..

AMVA names team for Junior Boys’ Volleyball Nationals

IMPHAL, Dec 13 : The All Manipur Volleyball Association (AMVA) has announced the State team for the 49th Junior National Volleyball Championship for Boys beginning on December 16 at Pilani, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.The players who made it to the State team in..

Winter Tennis Tournament Ribhaskar vs Yuridas in 35+ men’s singles title clash

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : Ribhaskar will face off against Yuridas in 35+ men’s singles title clash in the Winter Tennis Tournament 2025 being organised by IDTA and ASTPM at IDTA Complex, Lamphelpat.Ribhasker eased past W Done 6-0, 6-0 in..

Senior National Judo Championships L Nungshithoi clinches gold as K Bishal, Deepapati settle for bronze

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : Leishangthem Nungshithoi won Manipur a gold medal as Konthoujam Bishal and Deepapati Devi had to settle for a bronze medal apiece on Day 2 of the Senior National Judo Championships 2025 being underway here at Khuman L..

U-19 Women’s One Day Trophy Manipur open Plate Group campaign with 9-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : Bowlers and Lourembam Prena produced sublime performances to help Manipur kickstart U-19 Women’s One Day Trophy Plate campaign with a 9-wicket win over Arunachal Pradesh at VCA Stadium, Civil Lines, Nagpur today..

10th MNCA Plate Tournament L Martin picks seven as PSC crush KIYC by 9 wickets

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : Lamabam Martin shone with a seven-for to fashion PSC, Khuyathong a 9-wicket win over KIYC, Kshetrigao in a Group B match of the ongoing 10th MNCA Plate Tournament.It was the fourth straight win for PSC in five games a..

Veteran Cricket : UCC post 5-wicket win over BSC-B

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : UCC, Uripok rode on Rustum’s all round show to seal a 5-wicket win over BSC-B, Brahmapur Lalji Lakpa Leikai in a Group D match of the ongoing 22nd Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament 2025-26 at Langthabal Public..

Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Group C Manipur suffer an innings and 47-run loss to Assam

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 13 : Manipur slumped to an innings and 47-run loss to Assam in their second Elite Group C match of the Vijay Merchant Trophy on the second day at KIIT Cricket Stadium, Bhubaneswar.Resuming the day at 38/6 (in 24 overs) wit..

Umelly, Redash bag bronze on Day 1 at Senior Taekwondo Nationals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 12 : Ningthoujam Redash and Umelly Mangsatabam opened Manipur’s medal account at the 14th National Senior Taekwondo Championships 2025 that began today at Telangana at GM Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.Both the a..

Winter Tennis Tournament underway Ribhaskar in both men’s open and 35+ singles semi-finals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 12 : Winter Tennis Tournament 2025 organised by IDTA and ASTPM got underway today at IDTA Complex, Lamphelpat with a series of entertaining matches across various age groups and events.The opening day saw Ribhaskar securin..

Okram Naobi shoots gold at Senior National Archery C’ship

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 12 : Okram Naobi improved from her earlier bronze medal finish to secure a gold medal in the 32nd Senior National Archery Championship being underway in Telangana.The third day of the championship saw Okram Naobi beat Serv..

Vijay Merchant Trophy Elite Group C Manipur 38/6 at stumps on Day 1 after bundling out Assam for 202 runs in first innings

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 12 : Manipur closed out the first day with a struggling 38/6 in 24 overs after bundling out Assam for a low first innings total of 202 runs in their second Elite Group C encounter of Vijay Merchant Trophy at KIIT Cricket S..

Shannon-Devasis clinch National U-11 badminton doubles title

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 11: Manipur's Shannon Loitongbam and Devasis Singh Nameirakpam clinched the doubles title of the Yonex-Sunrise 4th Mini (0-11) National Badminton Championships 2025 today.The talented and promising duo clinched the coveted..

Manipur beat Sikkim for 4th straight win in Cooch Behar Trophy Plate

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 11: Manipur beat hosts Sikkim by 242 runs for the fourth straight win in the Cooch Behar Trophy Plate group at SICA Ground, Rangpo today.Manipur now need at least one point against Nagaland to qualify for the Plate Group f..

Referee nominated

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 11: The Taekwondo Federation of India has nominated RK Haripyari Devi, international referee, to the Championships Supervisory Board Member to officiate 41st National Senior Kyorugi & 14th National Senior Poomsae Taekw..

Imphal hosts Judo championship

IMPHAL, Dec 11: Manipur is hosting the Senior National Judo Championships 2025-26 at the Khuman Lampak Indoor Stadium, Imphal from December 11 to 15. 18 Judokas, 9 women and 9 men are representing Manipur in the championships.Women Judoka teamNishita Devi..

AMFA informs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 11: The office of the general secretary of the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) will be looked after by L Naba Singh, assistant general secretary, AMFA with effect from December 12 to 20.This has been effected for t..

Futsal tourney from December 13

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 11: Col Arunkumar Memorial 5th Inter Club Futsal Tournament will kick off from December 13.On the opening day, KRYPHSA will face SU.December 14: MIUFC vs RFCC, KIYC vs Naoton FADecember 16: MIUFC vs SSC, KIYC vs SUDecember..

Santosh Trophy: Manipur vs Tripura on Dec 15

IMPHAL, Dec 11: The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Group D match will begin in Tripura from December 15.On December 15, Mizoram will play against Nagaland, and Manipur will play against Tripura at Umakanta Mini Stadium.Dece..

Cooch Behar Trophy Plate 4th tie Ali Karim, Danish too hit half centuries as Manipur declare 2nd innings on 395/8, give Sikkim 406-run target

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Dec 10 : State trio of Thokchom Lucky, Ali Karim, Md Danish redeemed themselves in the second innings to score big half centuries to help Manipur declare on 395/8 and give hosts Sikkim a target of 406 runs in a fourth round cl..