Imphal: Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh toured the National Sports University at Koutruk today. He checked ongoing construction work. The campus sits in Imphal West district. He inspected the indoor stadium, which features high-end facilities and nears completion. Work should wrap up by July 2027. Officials expect the next academic session to start at this new site.
Water supply remains the biggest hurdle for the school. The main source sits in Konsakhul village in Kangpokpi district, while a dedicated plant operates at Koutruk, just 1.5 kilometers away. To keep the taps running, Khemchand ordered permanent security at both the source and the processing plant.
He visited with top brass from the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry, the Public Health Engineering Department, and the Imphal West Deputy Commissioner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushed for the Koutruk site. This facility remains the only school of its kind in the nation. Regarding the expansion, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the infrastructure development works of the University would be completed before July 2027.
Updated at 14th November 2026 at 9:48pm
The inspection took place on Saturday, November 14. Beyond just building facilities, officials noted the project aims to bolster sports education, training, and research across the country.
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