Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen honours Kangpokpi's sporting icons
In a powerful celebration of resilience, patriotism and sporting excellence emerging from conflict hit Manipur, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Saturday felicitated outstanding young sportspersons from Kangpokpi district, declaring that sports have become one of the strongest instruments for nation building and youth empowerment The felicitation ceremony, organised by the Kuki Students' Organisation KSO , Sadar Hills at El Shaddai, Kangpokpi Town, was fully sponsored by the Deputy Chief Minister with an objective of instilling the spirit of nationalism among the younger generation through sports while recognising athletes who have brought pride to India despite growing up amid ethnic conflict and displacement The programme was attended by KSO leaders, community organisations, parents, students and hundreds of well wishers, making it one of the district's biggest celebrations of sporting achievement in recent years 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 08 Kipgen 20260802 jpg border 1 alt Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen honours Kangpokpi's sporting icons td tr tr td align center Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen honours Kangpokpi's sporting icons td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The ceremony honoured India's emerging football sensations Thangsanglen Kipgen, the Indian Neymar Junior, Seiminsang Khongsai and Lalvanghao Haokip, besides badminton prodigy KimKim Khongsai, who has earned the sobriquet the Saina Nehwal of Kangpokpi The event began with an invocation by KWU Sadar Hills President Nengboi Kipgen before the Deputy Chief Minister presented traditional shawls, bouquets and cash incentives to the athletes The programme also featured testimony sharing by all four sporting icons, speeches by Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, SAHILCA and the athletes' parents, before concluding with blessing prayers The three young footballers have scripted one of Indian football's most inspiring success stories Representing Minerva Academy, the trio helped India conquer both the prestigious Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden and the Helsinki Cup 2026 in Finland two of the world's biggest and most competitive international youth football tournaments that annually attract elite academies and thousands of young footballers from across the globe Source The Sangai Express
K Prithibiraj and T Mangaleibi further stretched runaway leaders Imphal East's medal gold medal tally on the fourth day of the 22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing Championship 2026 being underway at YAS Fencing Hall, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex K Prithibiraj got the better of compatriot Kh Rajiv in the Junior Boys's Foil event final today to win the gold medal as K Lamyanba of Imphal East and Chandel's Ratankumar shared the bronze medal podium 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 08 Fencing 20260802 jpg border 1 alt 22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing C'ship td tr tr td align center 22nd Governor's Cup State Level Fencing C'ship td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br T Mangaleibi meanwhile overcame H Tonibia in another all Imphal East Junior Girls' Foil event final today Imphal East's Ng Merina and L Thoithoi of Imphal West bagged bronze medals in this competition Sh Zeniith of Chandel meanwhile picked the Junior Boys' Epee event gold medal as he beat Ramakanta Sharma of Bishnupur in the final as Kakching's N Nelson and Ukhrul's L Deepu Khuman settled for the bronze medal B Imphal West senior women dominate Epee and Sabre events B br br The day also saw Imphal West senior women fencers producing top notch performances to seal gold medals in Epee and Sabre competitions M Stella beat H Linthoi of Imphal East to win the Epee gold as Nelcyrose of Thoubal and L Chinglembi of Imphal East settled for the bronze medals L Abi meanwhile beat Imphal East's Th Puspa for the Sabre gold as P Ambika and Babydaina, both representing Imphal East had to content with the bronze medals At the end of the day, Imphal East remained on top of the tally with 22 gold, 16 silver and 29 bronze medals as Imphal West followed in the second spot with 4 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals Source The Sangai Express
25th Mini Boys' State Volleyball Tournament 2026 begins
The 25th Mini Boys' State Volleyball Tournament 2026 kicked off today at Khuman Lampak under the aegis of the All Manipur Volleyball Association The 11 team tournament kicked off with BDVA, Bishnupur beat SEWA, Nachou in straight sets 25 21, 25 1, 25 22 in a one sided Group B match 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 08 Volleyball 20260802 jpg border 1 alt 25th Mini Boys' State Volleyball Tournament 2026 begins td tr tr td align center 25th Mini Boys' State Volleyball Tournament 2026 begins td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br In a Group C matches staged today PRSC, Pourabi beat BYCL, Balaram Khul 29 27, 25 21, 31 33, 25 18 and SEDO, Nongmaikhong beat PRSC, Pourabi 28 26, 23 25, 25 20, 25 15 In a Group A match, AMIMYDO, Mayang Imphal beat KYLSC, Kachikhul 25 23, 27 25, 25 8 In a Group D match, NYVA, Naorem beat YPC, Ishok 25 23, 25 21, 28 26 Source The Sangai Express
In a stunning display of explosive power, Imphal West's Oinam Mangalthoi outclassed Kakching's Aribam Sakil with a devastating first round knockout to claim the Elite Men's 75 kg category title in the State Level Boxing Championships 2026 that is underway at Khuman Lampak Boxing Arena The 70 kg category Elite Men's final was also a one sided affair as Bishnupur's Salam Jatin dominated Imphal West's Clinton Oinam with a barrage of shots before the referee stopped the contest 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 08 Boxing 20260802 jpg border 1 alt State Level Boxing Championships 2026 td tr tr td align center State Level Boxing Championships 2026 td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br MPSC's Soubam Sunny meanwhile beat Imphal West's Laishram Shairaj 5 0 via unanimous decision to win the 65 kg category gold as Mutum Nikison of Imphal East beat Angom Naresh of Imphal West 4 1 via split decision to claim the 50 kg category title B U19 Men Yubraj Angom strikes 75 kg category gold B br br The day also saw Yubraj Angom of Bishnupur overwhelm Kakching's Kh Jeckson 5 0 via unanimous decision to win the U19 Men's 75 kg category title His compatriot, Hemam Rajdaneil meanwhile sealed an RSC win in the third round over Imphal East's T Heliyon to win the 70 kg category gold Earlier, Imphal East's Keisham Thoungamba crushed Ukhrul's Ngathingshang Valui 5 0 to win the 65 kg category gold Kakching's Khaidem Lanchenba overwhelmed Imphal West's Kh Johnson 5 0 for the 60 kg category gold Th Khongnang of Imphal West edged Thoubal's N Pradeshi 4 1 for the 55 kg category title and Thoubal's Thokchom Thoiba beat Imphal East's K Lanthoiba 4 1 for the 50 kg category title B U19 Women Imphal East's S Menaka clinches 65 kg category title B br br Imphal East's Sharungbam Menaka deservingly claimed the U19 Women's 65 kg category gold medal via a 5 0 verdict against Bishnupur's Thoudam Daina in the title clash Imphal West's Radhamani Longjam meanwhile sealed the 60 kg category title with a dominating 5 0 win against Thoubal's Saikhom Bema in the final as comaptriot Riya Heikham registered a similar win against Bishnupur's Loitongbam Alia Chanu for the 57 kg category title The U19 Women's 54 kg category title meanwhile went to Loitongbam Luxmi of Bishnupur who pulled off an RSC win over Imphal West's L Sanjana in the third round as Kakching's Khaidem Manganthoi edged past Tamenglong's Lanchalu Malangmei 3 2 for the 51 kg category title and Noney's Gunshalu Khumba cornered Kakching's N Anjali 4 1 for the 48 kg category gold B U17 Girls Thokchom Prity beat Y Kenita for 60 kg category title B br br The day also witnessed Thoubal's Thokchom Prity thump Kakching's Y Kenita 5 0 to win the 60 kg category title for U17 Girls The 54 kg category title went to Bishnupur's Thongbam Phabisana who beat Thoubal's S Ibensana 3 2 as Naorem Suma of Imphal West won the 52 kg category title, Lamameilu Gangmei of Imphal West won the 50 kg category title and Imphal East's Milky Meinam won the 46 kg category title B U15 Girls Yumnam Thoibi seals 61 kg category title B br br Yumnam Thoibi of Imphal West was also seen securing the U15 Girls' 61 kg category title as she posted an RSC win over Ukhrul's Ningshichon A Shimray in the third round Thoubal's Ngangom Binao was also too good for Imphal West's Joshita Laishram in the 55 kg category title clash after Khumukcham Anamika of Imphal East overwhelmed Kakching's Th Malemnganbi 5 0 for the 52 kg category title Earlier, Imphal East's Wakambam Chanurembi 37 kg , Chithung Jessica of Senapati 40 kg , Khundrakpam Tania of Imphal East 43 kg , Moirangthem Sonia of Imphal East 46 kg and Yumnam Lannganbi of Kakching 49 kg also picked gold medals in the competition Source The Sangai Express
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India enjoyed its best day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals to climb to fourth in the standings with 39 medals overall. A historic boxing campaign delivered seven golds and three silvers, while athletics, para athletics and judo added six more medals. India also reached the mixed 4x400m relay final and remained in contention for more success on the final day.
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Soman Rana Lost A Leg Due To Mine Blast In Kashmir, Today He Won Historic CWG Gold
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From hospital bed to CWG gold: Jaismine Lamboria leads India's boxing bonanza
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