By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Sep 20 : Classic FA notched up a 10-4 win against PAMYAL Patsoi in the 1st Col Ksh Arunkumar Memorial Futsal Tournament opener at Poloi Football ground, Chingarel Tejpur.The tournament is sponsored by Ksh (o) Chandralekha Devi..

IMPHAL, Sep 20The Manipur Amateur Karate-Do Association (MAKA) has officially announced names of karatekas selected in the State team for the KIO Senior National Karate Championship 2021 which is scheduled to be held next month.The karatekas who have been..

IMPHAL, Sep 19The Manipur Archery Association has announced names of archers who will represent Manipur at the 40th NTPC Senior National Archery Championships for the Indian Round, Compound and Recurve (Men and Women) to be held at Tata Nagar, Jamshedpur ..

IMPHAL, Sep 18: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has appointed referee T Ranjita Devi from Manipur for attending 2nd AFC Women Video Assistant Referees (VAR) Course to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from October 23 to November 1, said the All..

IMPHAL, Sep 18The Manipur Cricket Association has released names of 66 players eligible for participation of senior men's category.The names of players as mentioned in a notification issued yesterday are: Md Basir Rahman, Mk Nawaz Mughal, Muhammed Al Bash..

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Sep 10 : Manipur's Maisnam Meiraba Luwang settled for a bronze medal at the BWF Victor Ukraine International Badminton Tournament-2021 organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Kharkiv Regional State Administrat..

IMPHAL, Sep 6As a part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh various commemorative events are being conducted pan-India wherein war “Veterans and Veer Naris” are felicitated and events like band displays, sports competitions, seminars, exhibitions, equipment..

IMPHAL, Sep 4The Manipuri Pony and Polo Players' Welfare Association (MP&PWA) has expressed deep shock over the passing away of veteran polo player Mongbijam Joychandra @Joy yesterday.M Joy, a resident of Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, had immense..

IMPHAL, Sep 1As a part of 50th anniversary celebration of India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war, a football Tournament which will run till September 6 has been kicked off at Panikheti village in Kangpokpi district today in the presence of Comman..

NEW DELHI, Aug 30 Karnam Malleswari, Sydney Olympics bronze medallist, said that sports culture will grow in the country after India's best-ever show in the Tokyo Games. Malleswari, who had won a weightlifting bronze in the 2000 Olympics, also said that s..

Jelgava, Aug 30Maisnam Meiraba created history by becoming the champion on debut at the Yonex Latvia International Future Series Badminton tournament in Jelgava on Sunday.The four-day tourney was organized by the Latvian Badminton Federation under the aus..

IMPHAL, Aug 23The Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) has named 25 players and 2 other reserve players who have been recommended for the Men's U-19 Pre-Season Camp 2021 to be held at KITT, Bhubaneshwor (Odisha) by association's junior men selection committ..

IMPHAL, Aug 21: The Manipur Cricket Association (MNCA) has informed all concerned that the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM)  of the association will be held on September 8 at 11 am at Luwangpokpa Cirkcet Stadium Lecture Hall, Luwangsangbam.The meeti..

IMPHAL, Aug 20: Referee, Tekcham Ranjita Devi has been appointed as match official for AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022- Group D qualifiers to be held in Lebanon from September 17 to 23, said the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) in a statement.AMFA also ..

NEW DELHI, Aug 13Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has observed a heightened interest in the power sport since her silver medal-winning feat at the Tokyo Olympics and expects more women to compete at the highest level in the near future.Speaking at an event..

IMPHAL, Aug 13The All India Football Federation has selected 10 players from Manipur to attend the Senior Women's National Coaching Camp to be held in Jamshedpur from August 16 to September 6 in preparation of the forthcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup 2022.Th..

IMPHAL, The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising AIFF Online Refresher Course for C Diploma from August 14 to 22, informed All Manipur Football Association in a statement, today. Candidates can register for the course till August 12 at www.c..

Tokyo, Aug 7 Neeraj Chopra has won GOLD in men's javelin throw at Olympic Games. With this, he has become the first Indian athlete to win gold ever. He had entered the finals with a stunning throw of 86.65m in his opening attempt that put him on top of the qualification round on Wednesday. In the finals, he covered his highest throw of 87.58m (in the second of six attempts).Taking part in congratulating Neeraj Chopra, Chief Minister N Biren tweeted that the Government of Manipur will give an award ..

TOKYO, Aug 5 The victory against Germany at the Tokyo Olympics showcased India’s unending supply of grit, energy and outlined the work put in while training in isolation for more than a year in Bengaluru.They fought like warriors and will return home as legends, having ended India’s 41-year wait for an Olympics medal in hockey. On Wednesday morning, India beat Germany 5-4 with a lionhearted performance to win the bronze medal in Tokyo.The win showcased this team’s unending supply ..

TOKYO, Jul 25 Mary Kom is hungry for more. The 6-time world champion and the London Olympics bronze medallist is looking to win the elusive Olympic Gold in Tokyo and she made her return to the Games after 9 years in a sensational manner.Mary Kom stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Flyweight Women's category after beating Hernandez Garcia, a 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic 4-1. Mary outpunched her opponent in the 3rd and final round after opening her bout on a cautious note. The 38-year-old ..

IMPHAL, Jul 24Major General Alok Naresh, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) has congratulated star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning the first silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the 49 kg category.The General officer ..

IMPHAL, Jul 23Wishes and prayers to State athletes representing India at the Tokyo Games continued to pour in from various sections of the society.It may be worth mentioning that MC Mary Kom (boxing), Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting), Likmabam Sushila (judo), Pukhrambam Sushila (hockey) and Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma (Hockey) will be competing in their respective events at the mega sporting event hosted by Japan.The Netaji Memorial Club in a message not only extended best wishes to the athletes ..

IMPHAL, Jul 23The All Manipur Gymnastics Association (AMGA) has extended its heartfelt greetings to Ariha Pangambam on becoming India's No 1 aerobic gymnast and being placed 17th in the World Ranking for the year 2021.Ariha, 17, was  born to Pangamba..

IMPHAL, Jul 21The Kangla Taekwondo Academy Thangmeiband has fetched a total of 20 medals including 20 gold and 9 silver at the 3rd MK Classic Open International Online Taekwondo Championship 2021 held from July 16 to 19.The players who won gold medals in the poomsae and speeding kicking events of the championship, as per a press statement of the Kangla Taekwondo Academy Thangmeiband are as follows:Speed Kicking: Moiching Sahiruddin (Senior), Gaitri Khaidem (Senior) and S Malemnganba (Senior), Thangjam ..

IMPHAL, Jul 21The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) has congratulated Ngangom Bala Devi and Suresh Wangjam on being named as the AIFF Women's Footballer of the year 2020-21 and Men's Emerging Footballer of the year.While congratulating Bala who curr..

IMPHAL, Jul 20 : The Manipur Cricket Association is set to conduct a "4-Day Online Umpiring Crash Course' for 2 hours in the mornings and evenings from July 22 to 25.The course for the existing MNCA Umpires as well as for fresh candidates is set to be con..

IMPHAL, Jul 19Manipur players managed 9 medals including 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze in the E-Kata National Karate Championship which was organised by the International Shito Ryu Karate Federation India (ISKF-India) from July 14 to 16.The organisers rec..

IMPHAL, Jul 15As many as three pugilists groomed by Aztecs Sports Manipur have successfully participated in the 'ALL STAR PROFESSIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP' held at Marine Center, Mumbai on July 9 last.The event was organised by 'MARINE PRO-BOXING' which is recognised by the Professional Boxing Commission (PBC) and International Boxing Association (IBA), said a press release of Aztecs Sports Manipur.The three boxers who featured in the said professional boxing event are Raju Ke-isham, Bonjovi Nongmaithem ..

 IMPHAL, Jul 6: The Manipur Wrestling Association and the Community Recreation Centre Cum Library (CRCL), Ningomthong have condoled the untimely demise of Ningombam Nonibala Devi- a wrestling coach at SAI Akhara, Langhin in Assam on July 4.N Nonibala..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Jun 23 : Judo player Likmabam Sushila has become the fifth Manipuri player set to represent India in the Tokyo Games 2020 as she qualifies for the biggest sporting extravaganza thanks to continental quota.The National Olympic Committee was informed about Sushila's qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Judo in the -48 kg category by the International Judo Federation on June 21.Sushila and a Punjab player were in contention for the continental quota  but Sushila ..

IMPHAL, Jun 23The Khangabok Development Society (KDS) has appealed the State Government to do the needful to help 'Sagol Kangjei' get a dedicated celebratory day in its name.The society in its press release shared that it does not need further explanation..

IMPHAL, Jun 22A delegate of Manipur Hockey (MH) led by Hockey India president Gyanendro Ningombam and Manipur Hockey president Basudev Singh visited residences of Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma and Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam today and extended best wishes to ..

IMPHAL, Jun 18Manipur's Nilakanta was named among the Indian National Men's hockey team for the Tokyo Games a day after Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam made it to the women's squad.Manipur Hockey, in a press release congratulated both of the players for making t..

IMPHAL, Jun 17Manipur Hockey has expressed profound happiness over the selection of Sushila Chanu Pukhrambam in the  National women hockey team for Tokyo Games 2020.Manipur Hockey general secretary, in a press statement also congratulated all the oth..

IMPHAL, Jun 17NEROCA FC has condoled the demise of its former member Khomdram Gope Singh of Laipham Khunou Maning Leikai on June 16.NEROCA, in a condolence message, not only recalled the contributions of the former member but also prayed for his soul to r..

IMPHAL, Jun 13: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is set to organise an online refresher course for coaches with C License certificate from June 21 onwards, as a part of the revalidation process for coaches.The coaches to be divided into batches of..

IMPHAl, Jun 11Condolences continued to pour in from sections of the society over the demise of boxing legend Ngangom Dingko yesterday.The Social Sporting Club, Sekta, in its condolence message mourned the demise of the late Asian Games gold medalist, reci..

By Our Sports ReporterIMPHAL, Jun 10 : Thongbam Tuleswor Singh has been among the list of senior tennis players recommended to represent India in the 2021 ITF World Seniors Team Championships (50-55-60) to be held in Croatia from August 29 to September 3.Tuleswor, along with Gurdarshan S Ramana, Narayan Murthy Kothyala and Tikam Singh Panwar were recommended in the Indian team for the Fred Perry Cup (50+).Players for Austria Cup (55+) and Von Cramm Cup (60+) were also announced...

IMPHAL, Jun 8  : The Kakching District Badminton Association and badminton lovers of the Kakching district have expressed happiness over the allotment of Khelo India Centre for badminton to the district.The association, in a press release, welcomed t..

IMPHAL, Jun 7 : The Manipur Swimming Association has congratulated Virendra Nanavati, executive director of Swimming Federation of India (SFI) on becoming the first Indian to be elected as a Bureau member of FINA (Fédération Internationale de Na..

IMPHAL, Jun 2 : The Imphal West District Badminton Association (IWDBA) mourned the demise of its member Mongjam Pratap Singh on May 31, 2021.In its condolence message, the IWDBA said that Pratap participated in many State championships and represented Man..

IMPHAL, May 30 : The Table Tennis Association (TTA) Kakching has asked on what condition an approval was given to open a badminton centre in Kakching district under Khelo India, the national programme for development of sports. In a statement, the TTA sai..

IMPHAL, May 28The All Manipur Volleyball Association (AMVA) has deeply condoled the demise of National player Elangbam Khomei Singh from Thounaojam Yangdong in Kakching district due to Covid on May 26.Khomei was part of Manipur junior team which finished ..

DUBAI, May 27The Olympic-bound M C Mary Kom (51kg) and former youth world champion Sakshi (54kg) stormed into the Asian Boxing Championship finals after notching up gruelling victories in their last-four stage bouts here on Thursday.While six-time world champion Mary Kom prevailed 4-1 over Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg, two-time youth world champion Sakshi upstaged top-seeded Kazakh Dina Zholaman 3-2.However, Simranjit Kaur (60kg), also bound for Olympics, Monika (48kg) and debutant Jaismine ..

New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) The Sports Ministry has decided to set up 143 Khelo India centres across seven States with a total budget of Rs 14.30 crore in its bid to nurture talent at the grassroot level.These centres will be set up in Maharashtra, Mizoram, Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.Each centre will be entrusted with one sports discipline.The Khelo India centres have been launched by the Sports Ministry in partnership with State Governments to ensure the availability ..

IMPHAL, May 25 : Manipur's Maisnam Meiraba Luwang has withdrawn from as many as three major international senior badminton tournaments including Austrian Open to be held from May 27 to 30, in the wake of the COVID-19 second wave in the country.Ace shutler..

IMPHAL, May 25The Bishnupur District Wushu Association has condoled the sudden demise of its former vice president Master Kh Bharat Singh on May 24.A condolence meeting was convened today in the presence of wushu players of the district and association of..

IMPHAL, May 18The Manipur Fencing Association (MFA) has postponed its annual general body mlieting  which was scheduled to be held on May 25 until further notice.The meeting was postponed in view of COVID-19 pandemic, said MFA in a statement...

Manipur Kang Association condolesIMPHAL, May 17The Manipur Kang Association (MKA) has condoled the demise of its former member S Tikendra Singh of Nambol on May 13.A condolence meeting in honour of the late soul was held at the Manipur Kang Association (M..

IMPHAL, May 14The Manipur Cricket Association has invited applications from retired cricketers from Manipur for “Hybrid Level-1 Coach Certification Course” to be conducted by BCCI, NCA Teaching Faculty.The course will be conducted online for 6..