By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 2 : WYC, Thoubal Wangkhem defeated Muvanlai, New Lambulane by 22 runs at Model Hr Secondary School and Oriental College ground today to complete the final line up of the ongoing 5th MNCA Plate Tournament.The Thoubal team will meet CRAU, Khamnam Bazar in the final. The final date however is yet to be fixed.Opting to bat first, WYC registered a moderate total of 199 runs for 9 in the stipulated 40 overs and restricted Muvanlai to 177 for 10 in 37.2 overs to remain undefeated ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 2 : NCYWO, Nungsai Chiru and TYDA, Toubul played out a 1-1 draw in today's match of the 4th L Itomcha Memorial Super Division Football League being underway at Mini Stadium Bishnupur under the supervision of DSA Bishnupur..

Our CorrespondentSENAPATI, Mar 2 : Poumai FC won the title title of the 6th Friendship Tournament, 2021 organised since February 23 at Mayangkhang Ningthoupham by Mayangkhang Ningthoupham Youth Organization under the theme, “Nurturing FriendshipR..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 2 : K&MM Riding School prevail 10-1 over LAAMAN PC-B and Lingthoinganbi Kangjei Lup dumped LAAMAN Polo Club 11-2 respectively in the Sub-Junior Boy's and Women's matches of the ongoing 4th Sub-Junior Boy's U-16 State ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 2 : RAU, Lairikyengbam Leikai earned a comfortable 2-0 win against LYCC, Chandel as SYMROPIA, Churachandpur were held to a 1-1 draw by AMOFA, Moirang in today's Group B league matches of the ongoing 1st AMFA Cup at Artifi..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 1 : T Yaipha scored 5 goals as MEIRAA, Basikhong romped to a 21-0 win against AJSA, Jiribam in a Pool A league match of the ongoing 8th State Sub-Junior Men and Women Hockey Championship organised by Manipur Hockey at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium.Th Stephen opened the floodgate early in the 2nd minute a penalty corner before hitting the final nail in the 59th minute.Th Avinash (4', 46'), RK Dhanendrajit (5', 12'), N Ronin (7'), L Roshan (14', 39', 51'), O Lanthoiba ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 1 : Manipur's plate group campaign in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2020-21 ended winless as they succumbed to Meghalaya by 83 runs in the fifth and the final match of the tournament today at TI Murugappa Ground, Chennai.Megha..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Mar 1 : CHAMP CC, Khagempalli culminated their Group (A) campaign in the 5th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament with a 2 wicket beating of Al-Ameen, Lilong at Luwangpokpa Cricket Ground, Luwangsangbam.Al-Ameen, ..

IMPHAL, Mar 1The All Manipur Body Builders Association (AMB-BA) has announced names of State athletes selected for participation in the 11th Men's Junior/Masters/Divyang Bodybuilding and 2nd Junior Women's Sports Model Physique/Ladies Women's Sports Model..

AIFF Media TeamKALYANI, Feb 28 : Tiddim Road Athletic Union edged past Sudeva Delhi FC 3-2, and sealed their spot in the top-six of the Hero I-League at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium in Kalyani today. Nandakumar Singh’s side came back twice from a goal down before finding the winner in the 82nd minute. The game started off brightly as Sudeva churned their first opening within the first five minutes of the game, as Lunkim Khongsai’s long-ranger whizzed over the goal. At the other end, Komron ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 28 : Hockey Union, SYUC were able to post emphatic wins in today's matches of the 8th State Level Sub-Junior Men and Women Hockey Championship being organised by Manipur Hockey at Khuman Lampak Sports Hockey Stadium.In the first Pool A match of the day, KHSC, Khongman won 9-2 against YCCIC, Ahallup before SYUC, Uchekon Khunou earned a 10-1 win against Hockey Thoubal in the second Pool A league match.Later in the third Pool A league match, Bishnupur Hockey downed MLHU, ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 28 : Seimin hit a brace as JSYC, Kangpokpi romped to a 3-0 win against FC Lamjao today in a Group A league match of the 1st AMFA Cup 2021 organised by All Manipur Football Association at Artificial Turf, Khurai Lamlong.Se..

IMPHAL, Feb 25 (DIPR)Manipur on Thursday celebrated Shannaroishingee Numit (Players’ Day) commemorating the State’s historic win of the Raja Bhalendra Singh Trophy on emerging the overall team champions in the 5th National Games held in the St..

CCPUR, Feb 25Khousabung YC (A), GMFDI and Harmontlang YC sailed through the quarter finals round of the ongoing 26th KHASA Tournament which is underway at Khoirentak Khuman playground, Churachandpur district after overcoming their respective opponents in ..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 25 : The Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) observed Manipur Players' Day 2021 at Chajing Kangjeibung at Lilong Chajing Awang Leikai, today.At the observance, president MSF, Sazad Bhuiyamayum stated that the federation ha..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 24 : YMDO, Heirangoithong were crowned the champions of 1st Kh Sanajaoba and Kh (O) Memma Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Championship organised under the aegis of All Manipur Volleyball Association at Upokpi.YMDO, who were unbeaten throughout the league stage, defeated TRYVC, Ukhrul 25-22, 31-29, 21-25, 16-25, 15-12 in an evenly contested final match staged today.Earlier in the day, MPSC beat KYLSC, Kachikhul 25-23, 23-25, 19-25, 25-15, 15-13 for the third place title.Winn..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 24 : CRAU, Khamnam Bazar made their way into the semifinals of the 5th MNCA Plate Tournament beating PCC, Mayai Koibi by 4 wickets in a thrilling quarter final encounter today here at Model Hr Secondary & Oriental Col..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 24 : AMOFA Academy, Moirang overcame ELSA, Naranseina 3-2 in the 2nd K Babu Memorial Super Division Football League 2021 being organised by DFA Moirang at Moirang Multipurpose Ground.Both the teams made a fine start to th..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 24 : The final line up for the 67th Senior State Kabaddi Championship and the 1st MUC Veteran Men's Kabaddi Tournament have been completed today.The tournament is being organised by Manipur State Kabaddi Association at Mo..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 23 : YMDO, Heirangoithong will lock horns with TRYVC for the title of the 1st Kh Sanajaoba and Memma Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Tournament being  organised by KRS and Sons Construction Pvt Ltd under the aegis of All Manipur Volleyball Association at Upokpi.YMDO emerged league winners earning their fourth win by beating KYLSC, Kachikhul by 3-2 sets.It was a see-saw affair as KYLSC fought back in the second and third sets to extend the game to the fifth set ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 23 : Eastern Sporting Union (ESU), Wangkhei beat Classic FA 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at SAI ground, Takyel to set up title clash of the 11th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament with SSU, Singjamei. The final match will take place on February 27 at 1.30 pm.With the final berth in sight, both ESU and Classic FA put up a good fight and were evenly matched in terms of possession and scoring chances.ESU were able to take a slender 1-0 lead ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 23 : Khongman Students' Club (KHSC) overwhelmed  Hockey Thoubal 9-0 in a one sided men's pool A match in the ongoing 8th State Level Sub-Junior Men's & Women's Hockey Championship at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium...

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 23 : A goal each on either side of the break helped BFA, Nachou post a 2-0 win against OSA, Oinam while UKCCL, Oinam earned a 1-0 win against KYVO, Kwasiphai in today's matches of the 1st (Late) Thokchom Ibopishak Singh 1..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 23 : Blue Hawk, Khurai beat SCCC, Singjmei by 3 wickets today for the third win in four group stage matches (Group A) of the 5th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament being conducted by Manipur Cricket Associat..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 22 : TRAU, Kwakeithel were able to secure a 40 run victory against YWC, Langthabal for the third Group (B) stage win in the 5th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Tournament 2021 today at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium, Luwangsangbam.TRAU won the toss and piled up a lowly total of 175 runs in 39.5 overs losing all the wickets but were able to restrict YWC at 135 in 33.2 overs and bowlers proved their worth.Pukhrambam Prafullomani gathered 39 runs before Bishworjit ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 22 : A brace by A Nanao earned SSU, Singjamei the final berth in the 11th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Open Football Tournament today at SAI ground, Takyel.Nanao's brace (4', 31') within the first half were more than enough for SSU to see off WAFA 2-0 in the first semi-final match which was otherwise a bit aggressive encounter.Although SSU were more clinical in converting chances, WAFA were seen pressing hard SSU by creating more scoring chances often. ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 22 : YMDO scripted its third win in the 1st (Late) Kh Sanajaoba and Kh (O) Memma Devi Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Tournament being underway at Upokpi by beating TRYVC, Ukhrul by 3-1 sets today.YMDO slumped in the second set after a good start but clawed back well and successfully finished off the game 25-20, 22-25, 25-13, 25-23.Later in the day, MPSC thumped KYLSC, Kachikhul 25-22, 25-13, 25-23.TRYVC also got back to their winning ways in the third match by beating ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 22 : MCK, Kabowakching earned a narrow 1-0 win against LASHAL, Leimapokpam in the 7th match of the 4th L Itomcha Memorial Super Division Football League organised by DSA Bishnpur at Mini Stadium Bishnupur.   It ..

IMPHAL, Feb 22 : The 11th AMFA Sr Women's Football League for BM Singh Trophy 2020-21 (Pre-Qualifying Round for IWL) will be commencing from March 5.The last date of entry and other formalities are to be completed by February 28, informed AMFA in a statem..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 22 : MEIRAA, Bashikhong kicked off their Pool (A) campaign in of the  8th State Level Sub-Junior Men's & Women's Hockey Championship organised by Manipur Hockey with a 8-0 thrashing of Hockey Thoubal today at Khu..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 21 : H Shanker clinched the men's open singles title of the 10th CYLC State Open Tennis Tournament organised by Association of Tennis Lovers at CYLC court Chingamathak.Shankar got the better of Luching Lukram 6-2, 6-4 in the final to walk away with a cash prize of Rs 10,000, a trophy and a certificate.T Tuleshwor and Th Ribhaskar earned the above 35 years doubles title with a hard fought 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 win against Kh Bona and S Rabi in the final.T Tuleshwor also claimed ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 21 : WYC notched up their 5th Group C win by thrashing RRCC, Churachandpur by 9 wickets at Langthabal Public Ground today to make themselves into the quarter finals of the ongoing 5th MNCA plate tournament.RRCC elected to..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 21 : Al-Ameen, Lilong rode on half centuries by Md Basir Rahman (57), Md Noushad Ali (59) and Nawaz (58) to secure a huge 142 run victory against THAU, Thangmeiband in a Group A encounter of the 5th MNCA Elite Tournament ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 21 : YMDO, Heirangoithong cruised to second league stage victory in the 1st (Late) Kh Sanajaoba and Kh (O) Memma Devi Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Tournament which began yesterday at Upokpi.YMDO beat MPSC 25-27, 25-18, ..

NEW DELHI, Feb 20Indian women boxers continued their fine run as Alfiya Pathan (81+kg) claimed the country's first gold medal even as five others stormed into the finals of the 30th Adriatic Pearl Tournament in Budva, Montenegro.Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg),..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 20 : Shanker Heisnam will lock horns with Luching Lukram for the men's singles title in the 10th CYLC Cash Prize Tennis Tournament organised by Association of Tennis Lovers at CYLC court at Singjamei Chingamathak.Shanker made it to the final beating Ribhaskar 6-4, 7-5 in the first semi-final match while Luching Lukram earned a hard fought 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 12-10 win against Bona to complete the final line up.In the men's doubles competition for above 45 years, Tuleshwar ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 20 : A stoppage time goal helped JSYC, Kangpokpi salvage a 2-2 draw with KVYO, Kwasiphai today in a Group A league match of the 1st AMFA Cup which is being underway at artificial football pitch, Lamlong Thongkhong.KYVO an..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 20 : YMDO defeated YDA 25-9, 25-9, 25-21 today in the opening match of the 1st (Late) Kh Sanajaoba and Kh (O) Memma Devi Memorial Men's Open Volleyball Tournament.The tournament participated by 5 teams is organised by KRS..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 20 : ESU, Wangkhei edged out KLASA, Keinou 3-1 to book the last semi-final ticket of the 11th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament 2020-21 organised by 143 Bn CRPF at SAI ground, Takyel.Naoba scored ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 19 : KHFA were crowned overall team champions of the 16th Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship which was organised by Manipur Fencing Association from February 12 to 15 at the Indoor Hall of SAI-RC, Takyel Pat...

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 12 : Thang-Ta Maheikol, Yumnam  Huidrom emerged team champions of the 31st State Thang-Ta Championship-2021 organised by Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association, Manipur  with a haul of 16 gold, 10 silver and 9 bronze (128 points).Ibudhou Korouhanba Thang-Ta Cultural Association, Moidangpok (108 points) and PAHULASI, Mayaikoibi (87 points) bagged the team runners-up and 2nd runners-up titles while the best Coach title was conferred to Huidrom Kirankumar Singh ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 12 : G Abha clinched the title of U-12 girls singles category of the 40th State Open Cash Prize Tennis Championship-2021 underway at the Officers' Club Tennis Complex, Lamphelpat by defeating  Angelica in straight sets 4-0, 4-1.Meanwhile, the title of U-12 boys singles went to Dhanaraj as he defeated Soham K 4-1, 2-4, 4-1 in the final match.T Rajiv will square off against Karanajit in the U-14 boys singles finals as they both beat their opponents in the semifinals ..

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has informed that they would be conducting annual referees fitness test on February 14 at 7 am  at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium for the referees who didn't attend in the previous test.AMFA, i..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 11: Ibudhou Korouhanba Thang-Ta Moidangpok are at the forefront of the ongoing 31st State Thang-Ta Championship-2021 medal tally with 15 gold , 4 silver and 3 bronze.Thang-Ta Maheikol, Yumnam Huidrom is the closest competitor of the leading unit with 12 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze.In the sub junior girls phunaba ama event (U-21kg event), H Bidyaluxmi of Kanglei Thang-Ta, Maklang; M Chanjabi Chanu of Layingthou Thang-Ta, Kangmong and Laikhulembi Chanu Laishram clinched ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 11 : Hnahringkhu YC emerged champions of the ADC Chandel Trophy Super Division Football League 2020-21 organised by District Sports Association Chandel after defeating Tampi FC YC 4-1 in a dramatic tie-break.As expected, the two sides gave fine performances till the final minutes to take home the big win, however, it was Hnahringkhu YC which came out stronger.Tampi FC which entered the final after securing a 2-0 win over Kapaam DC  in the semifinal started their ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 10 : Thang-Ta Maheikol, Yumnam Huidrom are leading the medal tally in the 31st State Thang-Ta Championship-2021 with 12 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze medals as the championship organised by Huyel Langlon Thang-Ta Association, Manipur entered fourth day.PAHULASI, Mayai Koibi with 8 gold, 8 silver and 7 bronze medals are second so far while ANJIKA, Sangaiprou are third on 5 gold, 5 silver and 4 bronze medals.The fourth day of the championship saw sub-junior boys competing ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 10 : UPSA, Pukhao and MPSC defeated their respective rivals to advance into the next round of the 11th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Open Football Tournament today at SAI, Sports Complex at Takyel.In the first match of the day and tournament's 8th, UPSA defeated NEROCA 4-3 via penalty shoot out following a 2-2 draw during normal time.It was indeed a neck to neck competition as NEROCA led 1-0 till the first half with Th Naocha goal in the 14th minute ..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 10 : Two judo players from Manipur, L Sushila Devi (48 kg) and M Indubala Devi (78 kg) closes in for Tokyo Games qualification as they got selection for the 2021 Asian Judo Championship and the qualifying events for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.The trial for the Asian event and the Olympic qualifiers was held at IG Stadium, New Delhi yesterday.L Sushila Devi, who is working for the Manipur police department, is one of the best performing judo players in India and ..

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : The 4th edition of L Itomacha Memorial Super Division Football League-2021 will be commencing from February 14 under the aegis of District Sports Association, Bishnupur with a total of 7 teams participating in it.The teams participating i..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Feb 8 : PAHULASI, Mayai Koibi earned three gold medals in phunaba ama events for senior men today as the 31st State Thang-Ta Championship organised by Thang-Ta Shanglen, Yumnam Huidrom entered its second day.PAHULASI won the medals through P Babi Singh (U-66 kg), M Lamnganba (U-70 kg) and L Somojit Singh (U-75 kg).Telheiba Asem of Chinga Lairembi Thang-Ta, Singjamei won the U-46 kg senior men's phunaba ama gold medal before N Bishorjit of Meitei of Enat Thang-Ta Sindamshang, ..