Sports

Runners can avail race bib : UPF

IMPHAL, Mar 18 : The United Peoples’ Front (UPF), Manipur has informed that the bib chest number or race bib for male and female athletes who have entered for the 14th Mega Marathon can be had from the front’s office at Keishamthong Nambul Map..

State team trial for Senior National Rugby Sevens C’ships on Mar 25

IMPHAL, Mar 18 : The Amateur Rugby Association of Manipur (ARAM) is set to conduct State men and women’s team trial cum selection on March 25 at Khuman Lampak Rugby field for participation in the upcoming Senior National Rugby Sevens Championships 2..

EMFC vs Keishamthong FC in 24th Challenge Cup opener

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 18 : EMFC, Lamlai will play Keishamthong FC in the opening match (Group C) of the 24th Challenge Cup Veterans’ Football Tournament 2026 at natural turf, SAI-NERC, Takyel on March 22.As many as 14 teams clubbed into f..

39th State Aquatics Championship 2026 Manipur Swimming Association lines up aquatics competitions

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 17 : The Manipur Swimming Association (MSA) has announced that the Swimming competition for Senior, Diving for Sub-Junior, and Water Polo for Junior athletes will be conducted on April 25 at Khuman Lampak Aquatics Complex...

Manipur State Chess Association GB meeting on April 4

IMPHAL, Mar 17 : The Manipur State Chess Association (MSCA) is set to convene its general body meeting on April 4 at its branch office at Uripok Khoisnam Leikai, Imphal West district.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 am, MSCA said in a press release..

NSA greets Ambekar on winning silver at World Boxing Futures Cup

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 16 : National Sports Academy, Khuman  Lampak Sports Complex has extended congratulations to Lairenlakpam Ambekar on winning a silver medal at the World Boxing Futures Cup that was held from March 8 to 15 in Bangkok, T..

Rosary School Purul Annual Sports Meet 2026 kicks off

Our CorrespondentSenapati, Mar 16 : The Annual Sports Meet of Rosary School, Purul kicked off with great enthusiasm and vibrant participation from students, teachers, members of the School Board, and well-wishers.The event began with a welcome address by..

Gunachand, Natalie top 2nd Fit India State Level Cyclothon 2026

Our CorrespondentTHOUBAL, Mar 15 : Kh Gunachand and Leishangthem Natalie Chanu secured open category titles as Sports Authority of India North East Region Center, Imphal hosted second Fit India State Level Cyclothon 2026.The event hosted to promote cyclin..

State Roll Ball players feted

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 15 : State players who represented Manipur at three major National championships were feted with participation certificates during a programme held today at the seminar hall of the NIELIT, Akampat.The felicitation programm..

Yumnam Rakhi wins silver at All India Inter University Boxing Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 15 : Yumnam Rakhi of Kakching Khunou College won Manipur University a silver medal at the All India Inter University Boxing Tournament for women that was hosted from March 9 by the Lovely Professional University, Phagwara,..

Tbl 1st Divn League resumes after nearly two months

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 15 : The 3rd L Chandrakiswhor Singh Memorial 1st Division Football League Tournament organised by the District Football Association, Thoubal resumed after almost two months.In the fifth match of the tournament, HISU, Thoub..

Manipur Olympic Association urges Government to clear dues

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : The Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) has drawn the attention of the State Government to clear outstanding fees, TA and DA and other dues with the association and State players following participation in the National..

MU Men’s Sepaktakraw team bring home 2 gold and 1 bronze

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : The Manipur University Men’s Sepaktakraw team have brought home two gold and a bronze medal from the All India Inter University Sepaktakraw Tournament 2025-26 hosted by the Assam University in Silchar from March..

State Sepaktakraw athletes leave Imphal for National camp

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : Several players and an official from Manipur have left the State yesterday to attend the National Coaching Camp organised by the Sepaktakraw Federation of India at the Sports Authority of India in Haryana, in preparat..

NYPC beat MMFA in Tbl 3rd Divn Football League opener

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : The 3rd Division Football League-2025-26 organised by the District Football Association, Thoubal began this afternoon with NYPC, Ningombam beating MMFA, Heirok by 3-2 goals at Thoubal Ningombam Mini Stadium.M Tompok p..

SUK to host Mukna competition

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : The Students’ Union of Kangleipak (SUK) is set to conduct a State level Mukna Competition as a part of its continued effort to preserve and promote indigenous games.The competition will be hosted at Manipur Univ..

Mema Memorial T-20 Veteran Cricket Tourney from March 29

IMPHAL, Mar 14The Manipur Veteran Cricket Association (MVCA) is organising the 3rd edition of the Khomdram Ongbi Hijam Mema Memorial T-20 Veteran Cricket Tournament 2026 from March 29 at Langthabal Public Ground.The last date of admission for the tourname..

I Umananda appointed chairman of Skateboarding Committee by RSFI

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 14 : Irom Umananda Mangang of Manipur has been appointed as the chairman of Skateboarding Committee of the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI).Umananda is a prominent promoter of skateboarding and extreme sports from..

MABA to conduct State U-15 team trial

IMPHAL, Mar 14 : The Manipur Amateur Boxing Association (MABA) will be conducting a selection trial for U-15 boys and girls on March 21 at Khuman Lampak Boxing Arena.The trial selection is scheduled to nominate players for the National selection trial to..

State trio among 5 assured of medals at World Boxing Futures Cup

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : State trio are among the five Indian boxers assured of podium finishes at the World Boxing Futures Cup after a series of impressive quarterfinal wins on Friday in Bangkok.India's medal hopes were strengthened with vic..

Veteran T-20 Cricket TCMDC tame CYCLONE by 6 wickets to book semi-final ticket

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : Bowlers ran riot as TCMDC, Thongju outlasted CYCLONE, Thangmeiband by 6 wickets in the third quarterfinal match of the ongoing XIII T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at Langthabal Public Ground today.TCMDC chose..

Romajit wins marathon gold

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : Kh Romajit won Assam Rifles a gold medal at the 74th All India Police Athletics Cluster 2025-26 that concluded yesterday in Punjab.Romajit bagged the gold medal in the men’s marathon event by finishing the 42.19..

Rain washes off Elite Trophy matches, points shared

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : Today’s matches of the 10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy were abandoned as rain played spoilsports.At Lairenjam Public Ground, SCCC, Singjamei Thongam Leikai were 40/2 in 6.1 overs while chasing..

Junior Men’s Basketball team trial on March 21

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : The Manipur Basketball Association is set to conduct State junior men’s team trial-cum-selection from March 21 onwards in connection with the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship to be held at Puducherry..

75 selected for Gandhinagar Armwrestling Nationals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 13 : The Manipur Armwrestling Association has announced the names of 75 athletes, across various age groups, selected for the 4th National Armwrestling Championship 2026 due to be held from May 27 to June 2 in Gandhinagar...

World Boxing Futures Cup Three State boxers enter quarterfinals, Radhamani dominates on day 5

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 12: Manipur boxers L Radhamani, L Ambekar and Joyshree, representing India have entered the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok.On the 5th day today, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) displayed a dominant..

CRAU, RCA secure comfortable wins in 10th MNCA Elite Cricket

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 12: CRAU Khamnam Bazar and RCA Lilong emerged victorious in today's matches of the 10th MNCA W Prahlada & W Ramananda Elite Trophy.CRAU Khamnam Bazar secured a 72-run victory over CHAMP Cricket Club Khagempalli at Moij..

Veteran T-20: YPHU Warrior enter semifinal

IMPHAL, Mar 12: Even as YPHU-Warrior Lalambung have entered the semifinal of the 13th T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament, the quarterfinal match between KCC Kongba and YWC Langthabal was abandoned at Langthabal Public Ground, Imphal today.YPHU(W) Lal..

Swimming coach writes to Director YAS seeking review of appointment

IMPHAL, Mar 12: A swimming coach has written to the Director, Youth Affairs and Sports alleging a Wushu coach junior to him in the seniority list has been appointed as Assistant Director, Training and Coaching on in-charge basis.In the letter, this paper..

MU men in 3rd place

IMPHAL, Mar 12: Manipur University men are in 3rd place with 2 points in the point tally of the All India Inter University Sepaktakraw (Men) National Championship underway in Assam.The MU men's team secured a 3-0 win over Punjabi University Patiala, and s..

Boxing trials on March 22

IMPHAL, Mar 12: Selection trials for U-17 boys and girls will be held on March 22 (Sunday) at Khuman Lampak Boxing Arena for the upcoming 7th Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championship at Nagpur, said Manipur Amateur Boxing Association. The champi..

State referee to conduct volleyball championship

IMPHAL, Mar 12: National Referee Ch Manglemba Singh will conduct the 26th Youth National Volleyball Championships for Men and Women at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha from March 15 to 20. Ch Manglemba was nominated as a National Referee for the tourn..

Women’s U-23 One Day Trophy Plate Manipur cap campaign with 4-wicket win over Nagaland

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : Manipur ended their Women’s U-23 One Day Trophy Plate campaign with a 4-wicket win over Nagaland today at Tau Devi Lal - PKL, Chandigarh.It was the third win for Manipur in five matches of the tournament and eve..

10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy Jotin picks five, hits 58 as PTRC crush TRAU by 6 wickets for 9th win, assure top-two finish

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : Title favourites and defending champions PTRC, Patsoi Part IV are assured of a top-two league round finish in the 10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy as they defeated TRAU by 6 wickets for the 9th win in..

Four from State in NE Zone Team for Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : Three players and one support staff of the Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) are in the North East Zone team for the upcoming Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy 2026to be conducted by BCCI from March 2..

1st RK Sanajaoba Memorial U-20 Chess Tournament from March 18

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : The Kanglei Chess Academy is set to host the 1st edition of RK Sanajaoba Memorial U-20 Chess Tournament 2026 from March 18 to 22 at academy located at Yaiskul Sanakhwaton Kollup.The tournament is organised under the a..

State Archery U-15 team National Championships announced

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : The Manipur Archery Association has announced the names of U-15 archers selected to represent Manipur at the 15th NTPC Cherukuri Volga Memorial Mini (U-15) National Archery Championships to be hosted by Andhra Pradesh..

9 teams to compete in Tbl 3rd Divn League

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 11 : 9 teams clubbed into two groups will be competing for top honours in the 3rd Division Football League Tournament 2025-26 beginning on March 14 under the aegis of District Football Association, Thoubal.NYPC, THSCC, TKW..

CYCLONE, REYS extend winning runs in 10th MNCA Elite Trophy

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 10 : CYCLONE, Thangmeiband and REYS, Khwai Nagamapal Lamabam Leikai extended their winning runs in the ongoing 10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy and cemented their playoff hopes.At Moijing Public Ground, CY..

Veteran T-20 Cricket Tournament Rajen stars in SNC’s 9-wkt win over BSC-B

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 10 : Rajen shone with the bat to guide SNC, Sangaiprou a 9-wicket win over BSC-B, Brahmapur Laljilakpa Leikai in the final Group D match of the ongoing XIII T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament.Asked to bat first, BSC-B..

MU announces teams for All India Inter University Wushu Tournaments

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 10 : The Department of Sports, Manipur University has announced the names of the athletes selected to represent the university at the All India Inter University Wushu Tournaments to be hosted by the University of Kashmir f..

YMDO to host State Level Men’s Open Volleyball Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 10 : The Young Men’s Development Organisation (YMDO) is set to organise the State Level Men’s Open Volleyball Tournament from March 14 to 18 at its court at Heirangoithong.The tournament is organised under the..

Laiphrakpam Nikhil bags bronze at 7th Senior Para Badminton Nationals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 10 : Laiphrakpam Nikhil has done Manipur proud by winning a bronze medal at the 7th Senior National Para BAdminton Championship that concluded today at the Heartfulness Gopichand Badminton Academy at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hy..

Women’s U23 One Day Trophy Barkatun picks two, hits unbeaten 104 as Manipur overwhelm Sikkim by 9 wickets

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 9 : Barkatun Khanam scored an unbeaten ton after claiming two wickets to guide Manipur to an emphatic 9-wicket win over Sikkim in the ongoing Women’s U23 One Day Trophy Plate at GMSSS Sec-26 Cricket Ground, Chandigar..

10th MNCA Elite Trophy TRAU beat RCA by 4 wickets for 8th win, KCC end 8-game losing run

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 9 : TRAU, Kwakeithel are all but qualified for the 4-team playoff in the 10th MNCA Elite trophy as they defeated RCA, Lilong by 4 wickets for the 8th win in 9 matches of the 12-team tournament.They bundled out RCA for a pa..

All India Inter University Sepaktakraw Championships Manipur University secure women’s quad and regu titles

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 9 : After a poor team event start, Manipur University redeemed themselves by securing both the quad and regu titles at the All India Inter University Sepaktakraw Championships hosted by the Assam University, Silchar from M..

REYS, YPHU-W in Veteran T-20 Cricket Tournament quarterfinals

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 9 : REYS, Nagamapal and YPHU-W, Lalambung secured their place in the quarterfinals of the XIII T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament 2026 with final league stage victories today.In the final Group A match, REYS squeezed..

Entry form for 14th Mega Manipur Marathon to be available at 9 sites

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 9 : The United Peoples’ Front (UPF), Manipur has informed all concerned that the entry form for participation in the 14th edition of the Mega Manipur Marathon will be available in as many as 9 locations from March 12..

10th MNCA Elite Trophy PTRC canter to 98-run victory against CRAU; SCCC beat ESU by 3 runs

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 8 : PTRC, Patsoi Part IV extended their winning run to 8 games in the 10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy 2025-26 as they trounced CRAU, Khamnam Bazar by 98 runs today at Lairenjam Public Ground.With Khangemb..

S Premjit reigns supreme in 5th DCA Open Rapid Chess Tournament

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 8 : S Premjit claimed the title of the 5th DCA Open Rapid Chess Tournament hosted by the D Chess Academy at Tera Sapam Leirak under the aegis of the Manipur Chess Association and Imphal West District Chess Association.S Pr..