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62nd CC Meet-2019; YPHU beat CHIKL 4-3 on penalties as NACO win 1-0

IMPHAL, Dec 5 : YPHU, Lalambung saw off CHIKL, Lilong Chajing 4-3 via penalty shoot out after 1-1 draw during regulation time before NACO sealed a slender 1-0 win against Tampi FC, Chandel..

I-League: Northeast's NEROCA and Aizawl clash in search of first win

IMPHAL, Dec 5 Northeast rivals NEROCA FC and Aizawl FC will be facing off at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on Friday in the I-League...

1st Pidonu Cup from December 22

IMPHAL, Dec 5 Pungdongbam Youth Physical Club will be conducting the 1st PIDONU CUP Football Tournament for U-13 Boys (U45 kg) from December 22 at PYPC Ground, Pungdongbam...

Longmai-2, CTFC into next round

IMPHAL, Dec 5 Longmai-2 earned a huge 3-0 win against Rongdai Athletic Union while CTFC, Tupul saw off Thingou Learner FC 1-0 to enter into the next stage of the Ahina Knockout Football Tournament-2019 ..

FRWC sticks to boycott stand

IMPHAL, Dec 5 : Football Referee Welfare Committee (FRWC), Manipur has reiterated its stand to continue boycott and abstain from refereeing AMFA (All Manipur Football Association) organised tournaments...

Ph Naobi double helps AMOFA thrash LYCC 4-0 in 62nd CC Meet opener

IMPHAL, Dec 4 : Ph Naobi scored twice in AMOFA's 4-0 thrashing of LYCC, Liwa at Mapal Kangjeibung today in the opening match of the 62nd Sir Churachand Singh KSCI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament 2019..

KFA celebrates 3rd Foundation Day; L Rameshwor gives Minister team a fanciful win over ADC-SH team

KANGPOKPI, Nov 4: Friendly football matches with a thrilling live concert marked the 3rd Foundation Day celebration of Kuki Football Academy, which introduced and maintained night football tournament in the State, yesterday. ..

Puiluan YC, Sangrung YC win in Ahina Football Tourney

IMPHAL, Dec 4 Puiluan YC, Sangrung YC secured emphatic wins and moved into the next round of the Ahina Knockout Football Tournament-2019 which is being organized jointly by Khongsang Village Authority, Khongsang Youth Village..

Chinglemba, Sorojini bag silver medals at South Asian Games

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : Soyam Chinglemba has won a silver medal for India in the poomsae team event at the 13th South Asian Games which is underway at Kathmandu and Pokhara since December 1...

62nd CC Meet all set to kick off today

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : The 62nd edition of Sir Churachand Singh, KSCI, CBE, Memorial Invitation Football Tournament 2019 is all set to kick off tomorrow at Mapal Kangjeibung with a total of 32 teams participating in it...

State athletes win 3 medals at 21st Asian Masters Athletic C'ship

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : Three masters athletes from Manipur have respectively won a gold, silver and bronze medal for India at the 21st Asian Masters Athletic Championship being held at Kuching, Malaysia since December 2...

U-17 fencing teams leave Imphal for 65th NSG

IMPHAL, Dec 3 U-17 boys and girls who will be representing Manipur at the 65th National School Games in Fencing to be held at Nashik, Maharashtra from December 8 to 10, have left Imphal today for the competition venue with H Suranjoy leading as the team official...

Ahina Knockout Football tourney begins

IMPHAL, Dec 3 In a colorful ceremony, the 2nd Ahina Knockout Football Tournament-2019 was inaugurated today at the Sangrung Common Ground Khongsang, Tamenglong. The tournament is organized jointly by Khongsang Village Authority..

Manipur team finish runners up at 6th IKSF Karate Nationals

IMPHAL, Dec 3 : State Karate team were able to finish runners up at the 6th ISKF National Open Karate Championship 2019, hosted by Indian Martial Art Academy of Odisha from November 29 to December 1 at Sports Complex Municipality Office, Jharsuguda (Odisha). ..

State Level Youth Festival begins at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex

IMPHAL, Dec 2 : The 24th edition of State Level Youth Festival-2019 was inaugurated today at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex's Auditorium in the presence of Laitonjam Muhindro, Deputy Director Training and Coaching, Youth Affairs and Sports Department as chief guest ...

IE Dist Kabaddi Assn to host 66th Sr State Level Kabaddi C'ship

Imphal, Dec 2 Imphal East District Kabaddi Association is set to host the 66th edition of Senior State Level Kabaddi Championship 2019 for Men and Women at Moirangkampu Panchayat Ground under the aegis of Manipur State Kabaddi Association from December 20 to 22...

ADC member Rangpung John gifts playground at Sangkhumai Village

Senapati, Dec 2 : Amidst poor funding and financial restraints, 10-Willong DCC ADC member, Rangpung John finally fulfilled the dream of having a fully standard ground for the villagers of Sangkhumai Village, 32 kms from Senapati District DHQs under Willong sub-division. ..

State Rowing team leave Imphal for National Championship

Imphal, Dec 2 Manipur Rowing Association team consisting of 7 rowers and three officials have left Imphal today for the 38th Senior National Rowing Championship being underway at Hyderabad...

AMOFA Academy to conduct winter grassroots football coaching programme

Imphal, Dec 2 AMOFA Academy, a subsidiary of All Moirang Football Association (AMOFA) is set to conduct the 6th Grassroots Winter Football Coaching Programme 2019-20 from December 15, 2019 to January 12, 2020 at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School Ground...

Leimakhong Hill Town Committee greets karate gold medallist Pratik

IMPHAL, Dec 2 Leimakhong Hill Town Committee Kangpokpi District, Manipur has extended heartiest congratulations to Master Pratik Dahal, son of Tiken Dahal of Leimakhong Bazar Hill Town on winning 2 (two) gold medals at the 6th ISKF International Open Karate Champioship 2019, hosted by Indian Martial Art Academy of Odisha (ISKF) from November 29 to December 1 at Sports Complex Municipality Office, Jharsuguda (Odisha)...

SYUC, HU declared joint winners of 7th State Level Men Hockey Championship

IMPHAL, Dec 1 : The two finalists of 7th State Level Men Hockey Championship SYUC, Uchekon Khunou and HU, Lairikyengbam Leikai were declared joint winners although the final match held on November 30 was not able to complete. ..

62nd CC Meet from December 4 with 32 teams in the fray

IMPHAL, Dec 1 : The 62nd edition of Sir Churachand Singh, KCSI CBE popularly known as CC Meet is set to begin from December 4 at Imphal's Mapal Kangjeibung under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association..

24th Winners Cup; LYGSEDA go 1-0 up against MPSC in semi-final first leg

IMPHAL, Dec 1 : LYGSEDA, Longpi were able to earn a 1-0 lead against MPSC in a semi-final first leg of the Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 24th Winners Cup for Men-2019 at their home ground, Khupjam Ground, Khupijang. ..

Salai Taret Kangkhut emerge champions of 64th CC Meet Kang

IMPHAL, Dec 1 : Salai Taret Kangkhut emerged the champions of the 64th Sir Churachand Singh, KCSI CBE Open Kang Tournament-2019 organised by Teka Kangkhut under the supervision of Manipur Kang Association..

Football referees to abstain from tourneys organised under AMFA

IMPHAL, Dec 1 : Football Referees Welfare Committee Manipur has decided to abstain from refereeing tournaments organised under All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) from December 2 until further order. ..

State women's boxing team head to Kanpur for National C'ship

IMPHAL, Nov 30 Manipur women's boxing team consisting of 8 boxers and 4 officials have left Imphal for Kanpur today to take part in the 4th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2019 which will be held from December 2 to 8...

Manipur collect 11 medals till day 2 of 6th IKSF Natl Open Karate C'ship

IMPHAL, Nov 30 The karatekas of Manipur Amateur Karate Do Association have so far amassed 11 medals including 6 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals till second day of the 6th IKSF National Open Karate Championship...

CM graces women's football exhibition match

Imphal, Nov 30 : Chief Minister N Biren Singh graced the 3rd Women Football exhibition match played between India (Manipur) and Myanmar (Mandalay) as chief guest at Mapal Kangjeibung today...

11 masters athletes leave Imphal for 21st Asian Athletic C'ship

IMPHAL, Nov 30 11 master athletes from Manipur will be representing India at the 21st Asian Masters Athletic Championship to be held at Kuching Malaysia from December 2 to 7...

Solidarity Football Tournament ends with gala ceremony

IMPHAL, Nov 30 Solidarity Football Tournament organised by Moreh Battalion Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) in collaboration with District Football Association, Tengnoupol ..

7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship final inconclusive

IMPHAL, Nov 30 : The final match of the 7th edition of State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship organised by Manipur Hockey at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium..

Soyam Chinglemba in India Taekwondo team

IMPHAL, Nov 30 : Soyam Chinglemba of All Manipur Taekwondo Association (AMTA) and has been selected in India's Poomsae Taekwondo team by an ad hoc committee of Taekwondo Federation of India..

13th Manipur Polo International: India-B beat England in 6-5 thriller to earn tourney title

IMPHAL, Nov 29 : Late winner by P Ojit helped India-B representing Manipur beat England by 6-5 goals in a thrilling final match to rightfully claim the title of the 13th Manipur Polo International ..

Sr Men Hockey Championship: HU to meet SYUC in final showdown

IMPHAL, Nov 29 : The final line up of the 7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship which is underway at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium was completed today with HU, Lairikyengbam Leikai and SYUC defeating their respective rivals in the semi-final matches...

24th Winners' Cup: KIYC win 8-1 on aggregate against FC Lamjao to reach final

IMPHAL, Nov 29 : KYIC, Kshetri Iril Mapal romped past FC Lamjao by 4-1 goals at ABA ground, Kshetrigao today in the semi-final second leg to complete the 8-1 aggregate finish and become this year's first team to reach the final..

Ashwajit finishes doubles runner up at AITA Super Series

IMPHAL, Nov 29 : Manipur's Ashwajit Senjam along with Samprit Sharma finished U-14 doubles runners up at the AITA Super Series hosted under the auspices of All India Tennis Association and Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association in Mumbai. ..

Myanmar girls football teams given warm welcome Exhibition match against Manipur team at DSA Kakching today

IMPHAL, Nov 28: Two girls' football teams from Myanmar and their officials, who are visiting the State to play exhibition matches against Manipur as part of the 10 edition of the Sangai Festival, were given warm welcome at Moreh and Kakching today...

7th State Level Men Hockey Championship Ricky Tonjam stars as HU down SEYO 8-4

Imphal, Nov 28: HU, Lairikyengbam Leikai sealed a comprehensive 8-4 victory over SEYO, Singjamei today in a Group A league match of the ongoing 7th State Level Men Hockey Championship being organised by Manipur Hockey at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium...

Boxer Rishi enters final

IMPHAL, Nov 28: State boxer H Rishi has entered the final in the under 14 boxing of the 56th National School Games being held at Haryana's Karnal from November 25...

TBM Memorial 24th Winners' Cup LYGSEDA enter semi-final

IMPHAL, Nov 28: LYGSEDA have sealed a place in the semi final of the Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 24th Winners' Cup 2019, despite a goalless draw with JSYC in the second leg quater-final at Thomas Ground Kangpokpi...

Mini marathon at Sendra

IMPHAL, Nov 28: 31 Assam Rifles in organising 11 km/5 km mini marathon at Sendra aims at promoting sports culture and healthy living among youth, students and locals on December 22, said a statement of the AR...

13th Manipur Polo International-2019; India-B complete sweep with 6-4 win against England, USA end campaign on high note

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : Local team, India-B capped their campaign with four of four wins at the 13th Manipur Polo International as they clinched a 6-4 victory against title contenders England today at Mapal Kangjeibung in the last league match of the tournament...

Manipur earn 9 medals at powerlifting Nationals

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : State powerlifting team consisting of 13 athletes and led by Naorem Sushila Devi and Konsam Rosida bagged a total of 9 medals including 1 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals at the National Equipped ..

Jupiter wins gunshu gold

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : Manipur's wushu athlete, Jupiter Elangbam has won a gold medal at 19th Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship 2019 which is currently underway at Salt Lake, Kolkata under the supervision of Wushu Association of India...

Three U-14 boxers from State reach semis at 65th NSG

IMPHAL, Nov 27: Manipur's three U-14 players made themselves into the semi-finals of the boxing competition of the 65th National School Games-2019 which is underway at Karnal, Haryana since November 25..

34-member Manipur Karate Do team leave Imphal

IMPHAL, Nov 27 A 34-member Karate team of Manipur Amateur Karate -Do Association (MAKA) have left Imphal today for the 6th ISKF National Open Karate Championship to be hosted from November 29 to December 1..

SEYO hammer MLHU 12-1 at Sr Men Hockey C'ship

IMPHAL, Nov 27 : SEYO, Singjamei ran riot to rip apart MLHU, Langthabal and notch up a huge 12-1 win in a Group A encounter of the 7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship 2019 being organised by Manipur ..

Riders should adapt to the horse: Indian captain

Imphal, Nov 27 : Lt Col Sameer Choudhary, 36 years, captain of India A is a highly accomplished polo player. Sameer was born in Abohar in Punjab to retd Lt Gen P S Choudhary and Manisha Choudhary. He has a handicap of 2 goals...

Traditional wrestlers from Senapati feted

Senapati, Nov 27 : The Senapati District Olympic Association, Manipur (SDOAM) has organised a reception cum felicitation program for Kahveinai Josephine and Souveio Livingson who brought home medals from National ..

13th Manipur Polo International: India-B script third win to ensure final berth, France hold India-A

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : India-B which feature only Manipuri riders claimed the third victory and guaranteed their place in the final today in the 5-team 13th Manipur Polo International 2019 by beating USA by 6-4 goals today at Mapal ..

KYC thump JUV 3-1 to win Sh Mani Sharma Memorial 3rd Divn League

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : KYC-N, Khurkhul outperformed Juvenile (JUV), Tera 3-1 today at it home ground to win the title of the 3rd Sh Mani Sharma Memorial Third Division League organised under the supervision of Imphal West District Football Association...

4-2 win for Denny FC in Audacious Cup Soccer tourney

IMPHAL, Nov 26: Denny FC posted a 4-2 win against CMC, Charangpat in a league match of the Audacious Cup, 7 A-Side Village Open Football tournament organised by Audacious Group Ningthounai (AGN) at Yairipok Ningthounai playground today...

U-17 Karate-Do team leave Imphal

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : State U-17 Karate-Do teams have left Imphal for the 65th National School Games Karate Do Competition to be held in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh from December 1 to 5...

"58th Mr Manipur" to be held from December 7 to 8

IMPHAL, Nov 26 All Manipur Body Builders Association (AMBBA) is set to organise "58th Mr Manipur 2019", the State Level Bodybuilding Championship, from December 7 to 8 at Multipurpose Indoor Hall, Khuman Lampak ..

24th Winners Cup: KIYC romp to 4-0 win against FC Lamjao in semi-final first leg

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : KIYC, Kshetri Iril Mapal gained upper hand in the race for the final berth at the Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 24th Winners' Cup 2019 as they sealed a huge 4-0 win away to FC Lamjao's home ground in the semi-final first leg today...

SYUC extend winning run at 7th State Sr Men's Hockey C'ship

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : SYUC, Uchekon Khunou which opened up their campaign at the 7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship-2019 on a bright note maintained their cool and earned their second Pool B win by beating KHSC 3-2 today at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium...

State trio in Indian triathlon squad for South Asian Games

IMPHAL, Nov 26 : Three triathlon athletes from Manipur have been selected in the Indian squad by Indian Triathlon Federation for the 13th South Asian Games 2019 which will be held in Kathmandu and Pokhra, Nepal from December 1 to 10...

1st Indigenous Tribal Games and Sports Meet on December 10

IMPHAL, Nov 26 All Tribal Students' Union of Manipur (ATSUM) will be organising the 1st Indigenous Tribal Games and Sports Meet on December 10 in Imphal...

M Madhusudon appointed technical official

IMPHAL, Nov 26 Manipur's M Madhusudon Singh, Sports Assistant, has been appointed as the international technical official in the 13th South Asian Games 2019 to be held in Nepal by Kho Kho Federation of India...

13th Manipur Polo International India-B crush India-A 12-3, England seal third win on trot

IMPHAL, Nov 25 : India-B represented by Manipur won big against India A as England cruised to their third win on the fourth day of the 13th Manipur Polo International 2019 which is underway at Mapal Kangjeibung under the supervision of Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association...

Senior Men Hockey HU maul MLHU 10-1, YCCIC edge past KHSC 5-3

IMPHAL, Nov 25 : HU, Lairikyengbam Leikai wreaked havoc across the defence line of MLHU, Langthabal to notch up an emphatic 10-1 win while YCCIC, Ahallup sealed a 5-3 win against KHSC, Khongman in today's matches of the 7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Tournament being organised by Manipur Hockey at Hockey Stadium Khuman Lampak...

It is a unique experience to play polo here: Jorge Vasquez

IMPHAL, Nov 25 Team USA has been part of the Manipur Polo International tournament since 2013 when it participated for the first time and their association has continued uninterrupted to this 13th edition of the tournament. The team this time is led by Jorge Vasquez who was here two years back. The other members of the team are: Tommy Huber, George Krabbe and Ben lynch. Let’s get to know them a little better...

MU team seal Inter College Women's Football title

IMPHAL, Nov 25 : Manipur University, Canchipur defeated Biramangol College by 5-4 goals 5-4 via penalty after a 2-2 draw during regulation time of the final encounter to win the title of the A Borchand Sing Memorial Inter College Women Football Tournament-2019 organised under the auspices of Manipur University Sports Committee....

24th Winners' Cup LYGSEDA seal 2-0 win in quarter final first leg against JSYC

IMPHAL, Nov 25: LYGSEDA, Longpi raised their semifinal hopes as they won 2-0 against JSYC, Sadar Hills at its home ground at Khopijang Ground Sugnu today in the quarterfinal first leg in the ongoing Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 24th Winners' Cup 2019...

Nupi Lan Memorial Run on Dec 12

IMPHAL, Nov 25 State Level Nupi Lan Ningshing Lamjel Organising Committee is all set to conduct 28th Nupi Lal Memorial Run on December 12...

WFC draw 1-1 with Pioneer in Audacious Cup Soccer tourney

IMPHAL, Nov 25: Audacious Cup, a 7 A-Side Village Open Football tournament organised by Audacious Group Ningthounai (AGN), began yesterday at Yairipok Ningthounai playground. Altogether 30 teams, clubbed together in 8 groups, are participating in the tourney...

13th Manipur Polo International, USA bounce back with 6-5 win against France

IMPHAL Nov 24 : USA which had a dismal start with a 2-9 loss in the hands of England, made their way back at the 13th Manipur Polo International 2019 with a 6-5 win in a keenly contested clash against France today at Mapal ..

K Bikram, S Premila earn top places at Keibul Lamjao- Sangai Run

IMPHAL, Nov 24 : Manipur Sangai Run 2019 was successfully held at three venues by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports with technical support from Athletic Association of Manipur. Runs at Imphal ..

Meiraba settles for bronze medal Singapore Youth Intl Series

IMPHAL, Nov 24 : Maisnam Meiraba Luwang ended his U-19 men's singles campaign at the Singapore Youth International Series-2019 with a bronze medal after going down in a semi-final clash yesterday...

7th State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship begins

IMPHAL, Nov 24 : The 7th edition of State Level Senior Men Hockey Championship was opened today at Hockey Stadium Khuman Lampak with 6 teams clustered into two groups taking part in it. ..