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1st NECDC Intertstate Friendship tourneyManipur crush Meghalaya by 6 wickets, to meet Sikkim in semis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 : Manipur overwhelmed Meghalaya by 6 wickets to top Group A in the ongoing 1st NECDC Interstate Friendship Tourney hosted by Nagaland Cricket Association. Manipur, who thumped Arunachal Pradesh by 133 runs yesterda..

2nd MNCA Superplate tourneyKASC beat Muvanlai by 44 runs for first win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 : KASC-Khomidok defeated Muvanlai (MAF) by 44 runs for their first Group A victory in the ongoing 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.KASC piled up a huge total of 277 runs for 5 in 38 overs tha..

2nd MNCA U-14 Boys TournamentSwabhiman's allround performance fires TRAU to 10 wicket win over YUCC, TCMDC trounce RULE

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 : Mutum Swabhiman picked up three wickets and struck an unbeaten ton to guide TRAU to a commanding 10-wicket win over YUCC in an all-Kwakeithel Group C clash of the ongoing 2nd MNCA U-14 Boys Tournament at PCC ground, M..

Manipur men's team top 23rd NE Zone Sr Kho-Kho C'ship

THOUBAL, Mar 31 : Manip-ur men's team emerged champions at the 23rd North Zone Senior Kho-Kho Championships while the women's team finished runners up.In the championship which was held since March 29 at Margherita Sports Complex, Tinsukia, Manipur men's ..

SAI-NCOE to induct athletes

IMPHAL, Mar 31 : SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) will be inducting sportspersons of 14 years and above as on April 1 this year in the discipline of Athletics.A trial selection in this regard will be conducted (middle, long distance and race walk)..

YOSC, Sagolband United into Shirui Lily Cup semis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 31 : YOSC-Khurai and Sagolband United  advanced to the semi-finals of the 30th Shirui Lily Cup National Level Football Tournament 2022-23.YOSC defeated KSC by 4-3 goals on penalties after a 2-2 stalemate in the regula..

YAS to start 40th batch of Regular Coaching Course soon

IMPHAL, Mar 31 : The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) is set to commence its 40th batch of 6-month Regular  Coaching Course for 26 sports disciplines soon.The sports disciplines for which the coaching will be conducted include Athletics, ..

NECDC Cricket tourneyLower order Bikash, Md Sultan smash outstanding half centuries as Manipur beat Arunachal Pradesh

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : Lower order Bikash Singh and Md Sultan Karim smashed outstanding half centuries as Manipur beat Arunachal Pradesh by 133 runs in their opening match of the 1st NECDC Friendship Sr Men's Limited Overs Cricket Tournamen..

MPSC (B) to play MPSC (C) in IW Polo final

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : MPSC (B) will square off against MPSC (C) in the final of the 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tournament being held under the aegis of Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association on April 1.MPSC (B) defeated Thangmeiban..

Mohring win Chumbang Cup

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : Mohring emerged champions of  the 2nd edition of Chumbang Cup by sealing a narrow 2-1 win against Kotlenphai in the final at Chumbang Ground, Chandel.The match saw a tough contest and both teams had their chances..

Sepaktakraw team head for Maharashtra

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : A 38 member team of Manipur have left Imphal to take part in the 33rd Senior National Sepak Takraw Championship at Maharashtra.The tournament will be held from April to 5 at DSO Indoor Stadium, Nagpur, Maharashtra, sa..

KSDO defeat TCMDC in Superplate Cricket

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : KSDO Kiyamgei sealed a comfortable six wicket win over TCMDC Thoungju Part II Pechu Lampak in today's match of the ongoing  2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.Batting first, TCMDC made 1..

MNCA U-14 boys tourney beginsESU, PCC prevail on Day 1

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : ESU Wangkhei Palace Compound and PCC Mayai Koibi picked up wins as the 2nd MNCA U-14 Boys Tournament kicked off today.While ESU beat PTRC Patsoi Part IV by two wickets in the opening match, PCC got the better of ..

MSKA condoles demise of its member

IMPHAL, Mar 30 : Manipur State Kabaddi Association (MSKA) has conveyed their deepest condolences over the passing away of Yumnam Sharatchandra, general secretary of MSKA.In a statement, MSKA shared that a condolence meeting led by A Jiten Singh, president..

BOLERO FC win in Maipakpi football

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : BOLERO FC beat Sangaiyumpham FC 2-0 while Brothers FC and BYFY played out a goalless draw in today's matches of the 2nd Maipakpi Memorial 9-A Side State Level Men's Open Football Tournament.The two goals of BOLERO FC ..

MNCA Elite cricketMPSC, Blue Hawk relegated; SCCC stay in top division after comfortable 76 runs win

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 30 : MPSC Manipur Central Jail and Blue Hawk Khurai Lamlong have been relegated to superplate division of the MNCA cricket tournament as they finished in the bottom  two of the W Prahlada & W Ramananda Elite Tourn..

Exhibition match with Indian NavyAMFA names players for trial

IMPHAL, Mar 30 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has released the names of 30 players selected for coaching cum trial to prepare for the exhibition match between Manipur XI and Indian Navy team on April 5.As per a release issued by AMFA, the l..

NERAU, NESC advance to QFs in Shirui Lily Cup

IMPHAL, Mar 30 : NERAU and NESC have advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing 30th Shirui Lily Cup.NERAU sealed a narrow 1-0 win over Classic FC while NESC beat FC Raengdai in penalty at Ukhrul Headquarters Ground, today.The winning goal for NERAU was..

YOSC, LYCC progress into quarters as 30th Shirui Lily Cup football tourney begins

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 29 : Youth Organisation and Sporting Club (YOSC)-Khurai and Liwachangning Youth and Cultural Club (LYCC)-Chandel posted slender wins to progress into quarter finals of the 30th Shirui Lily Cup National Level Football Tourn..

IRC-A, MPSC-C enter 2nd IW District Polo Tourney semis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 29 : Imphal Riding Club (IRC)-A and MPSC-C made their way into the semi-finals of the 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tournament being underway at Mapal Kangjeibung.In the third quarter final match of the tourney, IRC-A outl..

KCC cruise to 4th win on trot in 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 29 : KCC-Kongba Bazar eased to fourth Group B win in the 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament with a comfortable 5 wicket thrashing of PSC-Khuyathong today at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.PSC won the toss and opted to bat first bu..

State Powerlifting team trial on April 2

IMPHAL, Mar 29 : The All Manipur Powerlifting Association is set to conduct State team trial for National Sub-Junior and Junior Equipped Powerlifting Championships on April 2 at PBBPTC, Keishamthong Elangbam Leikai.Lifters who are interested to take part ..

Holders Manipur romp to 5-0 win in Senior Women's NFC

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 29 : Defending champions Manipur kicked off their 27th Senior Women's National Football Championship Group (VI) campaign with a 5-0 drubbing of Bihar today at Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru.S Rinaroy starred with a ..

Imphal City Hockey Academy to conduct trials on April 1

IMPHAL, Mar 29 : Imphal City Hockey Academy is set to conduct trials for induction of U-13 and U-15 boys and girls to the academy on April 1 at SAI Takyel hockey ground from 9 am to 4 pm.The trial for U-17 players will be conducted on April 2 from 7 am, s..

India too good for Kyrgyz Republic; win Hero Tri-Nation Tournament

IMPHAL, Mar 28It was a night of abundant celebrations at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in the capital city of Manipur on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.As the capacity crowd of 30,000 cheered and applauded Sunil Chhetri and his men right from the word go, the Blue T..

7th MNCA Elite TournamentCHAMP beat Al-Ameen by 3 wickets to finish league runners up, earn final berth

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 28 : CHAMP-Khagempalli defeated Al-Ameen-Lilong by 3 wickets in their penultimate match for the 9th win and to finish league runners up in the 7th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament at Model Hr Sec and Orient..

MPSC-B, Thangmeiband Youth PC enter 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tourney semis

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 28 : MPSC-B will lock horns with Thangmeiband Youth Polo Club in the first semi-final match of the 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tournament being organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association at Mapal Kangjeibung...

AIFF signs MoU with Govt of Manipur

IMPHAL, Mar 28The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Manipur to create world-class footballing facilities in the state.The MoU was signed ahead of the Hero Tri-Nati..

Sub-Junior Taekwondo NationalsBoys kyorugi team, poomsae team finish second runners ups

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 28 : Manipur boys kyorugi team and poomsae teams finished second runners up in the 36th National Sub-Junior Taekwondo Championships which culminated yesterday.In the championships held since March 24 at JN Indoor Stadium, ..

Sadananda enjoys fifer as PTCC thump RCA by 59 runs in Superplate Tourney

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 28 : PTCC-Patsoi Part III sealed an easy 59 run victory over RCA-Lilong for the second straight Group A win in the ongoing 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.Put in to bat first, PTCC gathered 191..

Mohring vs HKYC in 2nd Chumbang Cup ultimate clash

IMPHAL, Mar 28 : Mohring will square off against HKYC in the title clash of the 2nd Chumbang Cup being under-way at Chumbang Village.Mohring reached the final with a 2-0 win over New Wangparel courtesy goals from Shingval (59') and Armstrong (78').Meanwhi..

AFC-C Diploma Course soon

IMPHAL, Mar 28 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) is set to conduct AFC-C Diploma Course under the aegis of the All India Football Federation very soon.Interested AIFF D-License holders may submit CVs along with email IDs and mobile numbers for..

1st IWDistrict Men's Volleyball tourney from April 8

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 28 : The first edition of Imphal West District Men's Volleyball Tournament will be held from April 8 to 12 at Yaihithel Lampak Yumnam Huidrom Thiyam Leishangkhong under the aegis of Imphal West District Volleyball Associat..

Blue Tigers to go all out against Kyrgyz Republic in Hero Tri-Nation decider

IMPHAL, Mar 27In the third and last game of the Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament, hosts India and Kyrgyz Republic will battle it out for the trophy at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6 pm IST.The Blue Ti..

IW District Polo TourneyMPSC-A, K&MM RS-B gallop into quarter finals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : MPSC-A and K&MMRS-B have sealed their quarter final berths in the 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tournament with first round victories today at Mapal Kangjeibung.In the first match of the day, MPSC-A notched up a 6..

MNCA Elite TourneyPTRC post 26-run victory over SCCC to end league campaign unbeaten

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : PTRC-Patsoi Part IV capped their 7th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament campaign with a 26-run victory over SCCC-Singjamei Thongam Leikai to finish on top with an unassailable tally of 21 points.It was t..

N Tomchou bags three medals at Youth Weightlifting Worlds

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : N Tomchou won India three medals yesterday at the IWF Youth World Weightlifting Championships being underway at Duress, Albania.N Tomchou, who is a student of National Sports Academy, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imp..

Chumbang CupLambung YCC, Mohring Memorial Team complete semi-final line up

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 27 : The semi-final line up of the 2nd Chumbang Cup 2023 was completed today with Lambung YCC and Mohring Memorial Team securing two quarter final victories today.In the third quarter final match of the tournament, Mohring..

MNCA Elite TourneyCHAMP boost final hopes with 6 wicket win over CRAU

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : CHAMP-Khagempalli notched up a 6-wicket win over CRAU riding on Sultan Karim's 6-wicket haul to boost their title clash hopes in the ongoing 7th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament at Luwangpokpa Cricket ..

Weightlifting C'shipRedia lifts 132 kg to seal 45 kg category gold

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : Kh Redia Devi of KLYC lifted 57 kg in snatch and 75 kg in clean and jerk to amass 132 kg and win the title of 45 kg category in the Khelo India Women's Weightlifting Championship.The championship is organised by Impha..

Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Women's Archery Tourney held

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : Laiphrakpam Rojina of KMAC topped the senior women's 50+50 m Indian Round competition in the Khelo India Dus Ka Dum Women's Archery Tournament held today at SAI-NERC, Takyel.Rojina shot 583 points (x+10=13) to win the..

IW Polo : Imphal Riding Club-B, K&MMRS-A enter quarter finals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : Imphal Riding Club-B and K&MMRS-A reached the last-8 stage of the 2nd Imphal West District Polo Tournament 2023 being underway at Mapal Kangjeibung.In the first match of the day, Imphal Riding Club-B outclassed KR..

WYC hand CDCC third Group A loss in 2nd Superplate Tourney

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : WYC-Wangkhem eased to second Group A victory in the ongoing 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament as they thumped CDCC-Sagolband Salam Leikai by 77 runs at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.It was also the third straight loss for C..

Double delight for Lanchenba in Sub-Jr State Level Tennis Tourney

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 26 : Lanchenba walked away with both the U-14 singles and doubles titles in the State Level Sub-Junior IDTA Clay Court Tennis Tournament 2023 held at Lamphelpat.Lanchenba clinched the U-14 singles title with a hard fought ..

Hero Tri-Nation MeetKyrgyz Republic strike late to split points with Myanmar

IMPHAL, Mar 25A goodly crowd turned up to the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Saturday, March 25, 2023, to witness a tightly-contested Hero Tri-Nation International Tournament match between Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic, that ended in a 1-1 draw.Aung..

MNCA Elite tournamentSCCC beat Model Club by 20 runs as REYS overwhelm MPSC by 62 runs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 25 : SCCC-Singjamei beat Model Club-Chingamakha by 20 runs for the second win while REYS-Nagamapal prevailed by 62 runs against MPSC in today's matches of the ongoing 7th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament to..

Superplate tourney: Gibson bowls PCC to 33-run victory over Muvanlai

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 25 : PCC-Mayaikoibi clinched their second Group B victory in the 2nd MNCA Superplate Tournament with a 33-run victory over Muvanlai, New Lambulane today at Kongba Khunou Dhobi Lampak.PCC won the toss and opted to bat first..

I hope Manipur gets more National Team matches in the future, says Renedy Singh

IMPHAL, Mar 25On Wednesday, the seven Manipur players of the Indian National Team were lucky to experience something that one of the state’s greatest players, Renedy Singh, couldn't while representing the Blue Tigers on home soil.“I was part o..

Soham to face Lanchenba for U-14 boys singles title

IMPHAL, Mar 25 : Soham will face off against Lanchenba for the U-14 boys singles title in the State Level Sub-Junior IDTA Clay Court Tennis Tournament 2023 at Lamphelpat.Lanchenba entered the final of the category with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Sudarshan in a c..

Manipur Police women's team finish runners up

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 25 : Manipur Police Women's team were able to finish runners up at the All India Police Cluster Cycling Championship which concluded today at Lucknow courtesy three medals from constable Thokchom Helen.Manipur Police women..