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The Sports Meet of Churachandpur Medical College Imphal Branch kicked off today at Manipur University Sports Complex with traditional pomp and fair The sports meet was inaugurated by Professor Ch Arun Kumar, Dean Academy, Churachandpur Medical College in the presence of other Medical Officers, students and other faculty members Approximately 400 medical students will compete in the four day long meet that features 21 sports disciplines as well as literary and cultural events including recitation

Meira FCC, Wangjing prevailed 4 1 over UCFA, Laiphrakpam as Pandam FC edged past FPMC, Khongjom 2 1 in today's Group B matches to extend their winning streaks in the ongoing 3rd Division Football League organised by District Football Association, Thoubal Meira FCC, having posted two back to back wins, rode on Rishikesh's hattrick 12', 13', 20' and Joysana's solitary strike 68' to post a 4 1 win over UCFA today The consolation goal for UCFC was scored by Kh Abungo in the 48th minute Later in the

Ronald Kiyam has been elected as the new president of the Bishnupur District Table Tennis Association for the term 2026 2028 during the special general body meeting of the association convened today at Moirang Khoiru Leikai The meeting also elected other office bearers including A Jiten, P Ingocha and Dr S Amrita as vice presidents K Rameshwor as general secretary Haobam Raju as publicity secretary M Bonorjit as administration secretary P Johnson as organisation secretary and Hemam Basanta as tr

AFFC, Imphal finished Group D winners in the 24th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament as they trounced EMVFC, Lamlai by 5 0 goals in the final group league match this evening at natural turf, SAI NERC Imphal, Takyel AFFC, who handed Thangmeiband FC a 3 1 defeat in their previous encounter, came out all guns blazing to romp to a 5 0 win today It was P Romesh who opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Kh Ranjit 19' , Md Chaoba 22' , Ksh Ratan 52' and H Noren 60 1' took their turns to c

Imphal East were crowned as the champions of the 1st Sub Junior, Junior and Senior State Level Floor Curling Coaching Camp cum Championship 2025 26 that concluded today in Yairipok Tulihal Imphal East secured 7 gold, 7 silver and 10 bronze medals to amass 71 points and earned the top honour as Thoubal 2 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze 37 points and Imphal West 4 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze 34 points settled for the first and second runners up titles The closing function and prize distribution progra

Keke Moirang Kangleirol Kanba Lup Moirang hosted the 4th edition of Moirang Pana Mukna Kangjei at Moirang Chengei Lampak today as a part of its continuous effort to revive the traditional sport that combines both wrestling and hockey The event was opened in the presence of Govindas Konthoujam, Minister for Home and Youth Affairs and Sports as chief guest Th Shanti, MLA Moirang AC, as functional president Salam Ibochouba Singh, Khadrakpa of Chingu Thangjing Phamnaiba Cheirap Loishang Associate Pr

President of the Imphal West District Chess Association IWDCA and an active competitor, RK Bhogen has achieved an outstanding 3rd place finish at the Sivasagar Open 2026, an All India Open Classical FIDE Rating Chess Tournament br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 03 Bhogen 20260331 jpg border 1 alt RK Bhogen makes third place finish at Sivasagar Open td tr tr

The Posterior Hockey Academy Manipur PHAM has expressed happiness and pride over Kharibam Bichu Devi and Shanglakpam Nilakanta Sharma on receiving major honours at the 8th Hockey India Annual Awards 2025 Bichu, who once trained at PHAM, was conferred the Baljit Singh Award for Goalkeeper of the Year 2025 that carries a cash component of Rs 5 lakh while another product of the academy and Olympic bronze medallist, Nilakanta was honoured with a cash reward of Rs 1 5 lakh for completing 150 internat

State trio etched their names in Indian wushu history as they claimed top spots in Sanda competition at the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships being underway in Tianjin Securing gold medals for India at the prestigious event hosted by China under the auspices of the International Wushu Federation are Thongam Upendro 45 kg , Nongmaithem Pamheiba 52 kg and Loitongbam Victor 52 kg br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600

The Oriental Martial Art and Cultural Association OMACA , Singjamei Okram Leikai today conducted a production of one of the nine Ta Khousaba Thel Khousaba at Keibung Maibam Leikai Key techniques of the traditional spear fighting technique and other features were highlighted at the occasion The programme was attended by Okram Manglem, State Kala Academy Awardee Okram Joykumar, president OMACA Puthem Mangee, State Kala Academy Awardee and others as presidium members Certificates were also distribu

PTRC, Patsoi Part IV and SHADOW, Thangmeiband opened their 3rd MNCA U 15 Girls One Day Trophy league campaign with comprehensive victories today At Kongba Dhobi Lampak, SHADOW steamrolled YPHUC by 272 runs to kick off Group B campaign in style Viviene Laishram shone with a 108 ball 159 not out and Hanglem Malemnganbi scored a 48 ball 62 to guide SHADOW to a daunting total of 293 2 in the allotted 30 overs before Sagatpam Henthoibi 5 5 in 5 overs and Kongthoujam Shinthoihenbi 4 9 in 5 4 overs com

Keishamthong FC ran riot to crush FLVKT, Kwakeithel by 10 0 goals and top Group C in the ongoing 24th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2026 I Naba took centrestage as he toyed around the FLVKT defence set up throughout the game to slam home 8 goals alone 2', 4', 12', 26', 42', 45', 49', 56 and set up the huge win N Rajesh 18' and W Umakanta 23' also contributed a goal apiece in the team's huge win Later in the day, EMFC, Lamlai defeated Langthabal FC by 3 1 goals to finish Group C runne

The ASMITA Fencing League 2026 for Sub junior, Cadet and Junior girls will be held on April 5 at the fencing hall of Khuman Lampak Sports Complex In connection with the competition, Manipur Fencing Association informed all eligible girls to report to the secretary of the association latest by April 3 The association also informed all technical officials, coaches and senior fencers to attend the competition Source The Sangai Express

The 3rd edition of Khomdram O Hijam Mema Devi Memorial T20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament 2026 kicked off today at Langthabal Public Ground The opening match of the tournament saw YUCC, Kwakeithel registering a 24 run victory over UCC, Uripok YUCC raised a modest total of 130 runs for 7 wickets after electing to bat first and held UCC to 106 9 to start their league campaign on a winning note Risk 25 off 17 balls, Chingtam 20 off 29 balls, Tomba 17 not out off 22 balls and Doren 16 off 17 bal

The District Sports Association, Bishnupur has announced the names of players shortlisted to join the State team trial cum selection for the Swami Vivekananda U 20 Men's National Football Championship 2026 The players as named in a memorandum announced by the district association include Soraisam Dhakeshwor, Konjengbam Roshan, Loktongbam Lamjingba, Thounaojam Rebertson, Hidam Manao, Huidrom Torres and Huidrom Poireinganba of RFCC Thangjam Oliver, Tongbram Yaishemba Singh and Moirangthem Inaoba o

Irom Ronaldo Meitei and Salomi Mutum emerged the men and women's winners in the Thang Ta Changdamnaba 2026 that was organised by NEINASHANG in collaboration with Sports Authority of India Special Training Centre, Imphal at Sagolband Tera Loukrakpam Leikai, Imphal West Irom Ronaldo amassed the highest 193 marks to seal the men's pole position as Khangembam Luckychand and Rex Koijam scored 190 and 187 mark respectively to settle for the second and the third places br br table align center cellpadd

REYS, Nagamapal defeated CYCLONE, Thangmeiband by 28 runs in the second qualifier to set up the title clash of the 10th MNCA W Prahlada and W Ramananda Elite Trophy with defending champions PTRC, Patsoi Part IV In the crucial clash staged today at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium, CYCLONE opted to field first and dismissed REYS for 153 runs in 38 2 overs despite KKV Mushtaq's fighting half century CYCLONE batting department however faltered in the chase and slumped to 125 all out in the face of the c

The Manipur Equestrian Association, Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association and Manipuri Pony Society have mourned the passing of the founder chairman of the Manipur Equestrian Association, Dr Ningthoukhongjam Debendra br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 03 Debendra 20260330 jpg border 1 alt Dr Ningthoukhongjam Debendra condoled td tr tr td align center Dr

The Imphal West District Football Association IWDFA and District Football Association DFA , Thoubal have announced the names of players selected to attend the State trial cum selection for the Swami Vivekananda U 20 Men's National Football Championship 2026 The players announced for the camp by IWDFA include br br Goalkeepers S Chingkheinganba of BMSC and Th Dinesh of YPHU br Defenders H Raju of NBCA, Th Yaikhomba of NC Club, Th Rishi of SSU, Kh David of KRYPHSA and L Phalguni of SDC br Midfield

NEROCA FC fought back from a goal down to salvage a 1 1 draw with Sudeva Delhi FC as they kick started their home campaign in the I League 2 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium this afternoon Neeraj Bhandhari opened the scoring for Sudeva Delhi FC in the 18th minute but the home team fought valiantly in the second half to draw level through Phijam Sanathoi Meetei in the 61st minute br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src h

AKSDO, Khangabok steamrolled PCC, Myaikoibi by 9 wickets in a Group A match as the 3rd MNCA U 15 Girls One Day Trophy 2025 26 kick started at THAU Ground, Thangmeiband PCC opted to bat first but had a nightmarish start and were bundled out for 19 runs in 7 5 overs by AKSDO bowlers before they cruised to the target in 2 overs with 9 wickets left to spare Kebisana Devi Puyam topscored with 4 runs as 6 batters including both the openers departed on ducks AKSDO's Laishram Linthoi inflicted early dam

VFC, Kakwa beat FLAM, Yaiskul by 1 0 goal for their second Group A match in the ongoing 24th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament at natural turf ground of SAI NERC, Takyel FVC, who thumped UKFC by 3 0 goals in their league opener, rode on H Momocha 8217 s solitary strike in the 11th minute to beat their Yaiskul rivals In another Group A match staged earlier in the day, MLFVA, Mayailambi thumped UKFC, Uripok nbsp 2 0 courtesy of goals from Ng Ratankumar 12 8217 and Deepak Laiphrakpam 42 821

NYPC, Thoubal Ningombam and THSCC, Tekcham extended their winning run to two games in the 3rd Division Football League Tournament 2025 26 being hosted by the District Football Association, Thoubal at Mini Stadium, Thoubal Ningombam In the third Group A match of the tournament, NYPC who pulled off a 3 2 win over MMFA, Heirok secured a 3 1 win against TKWA, Tentha S Thanil 11' , Mahesh 20' and N Dhiraj 62' were on target in NYPC's second victory today as James scored the only goal for TKWA in the

The Amateur Curling Association of Sanaleibak, Manipur has today launched the first edition of the Sub Junior, Junior and Senior State Level Floor Curling Coaching Camp cum Championship 2025 26 at the multipurpose hall of Yairipok Tulihal The three day coaching camp cum championship was formally opened by former Wabagai AC MLA Fajur Rahim who is also the president of the Amateur Curling Association of Sanaleibak, Manipur as chief guest Senior vice president of the Amateur Curling Association of