#Athletics

Athletes Race for HIV Awareness in Nagaland

Takasanen Longkumer and Songmo P won the State Red Run 4.0 in Kohima. The top finishers now head to Patna, Bihar for the national competition in November.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Oct 2026

New Assam Sports Initiative Targets Rural Talent

Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University and the Jyoti Lalita Kanoi Foundation are teaming up to find and train rural athletes across Assam.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Oct 2026

India Finishes Fourth at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 Medals

India secured 85 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, falling short of Hangzhou records but highlighting key breakthroughs in archery and hockey.

Walrik Marak • 5 Oct 2026

Arunachal Athlete Yanu Mane Grabs Gold and Silver in Patna

Yanu Mane secured 800m gold and 1500m silver at the 37th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship held recently in Patna.

Rinchen K • 24 Sep 2026

Ri-Bhoi Claims Victory as Meghalaya Athletics Championship Returns After 18 Years

Ri-Bhoi district took the top spot at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship, ending an 18-year hiatus for the three-day sporting event.

NEWire Desk • 17 Sep 2026

Ri-Bhoi Leads Medal Race at Meghalaya Athletics Championship

Ri-Bhoi maintains its lead at the Meghalaya State Senior Athletics Championship in Shillong as competition heats up for final spots.

NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Senior Athletics Championship Returns After 18-Year Hiatus

Meghalaya's senior athletics championship is back after 18 years. Ri-Bhoi district leads the medal count at the three-day Shillong event.

Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026

CRPF Launches SPANDAN Sports Initiative Across Imphal

The CRPF launched the SPANDAN initiative in Imphal, hosting a marathon, cycle race, and football tournament to promote community peace and fitness.

Ranjana Devi • 11 Sep 2026

Sohra Half Marathon Draws Record Crowd of 11,672 Runners

The 5th Sohra International Half Marathon hosted 11,672 runners in Meghalaya, marking a massive surge in participation for the sporting event.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Awards Athletes and Coaches on National Sports Day

Arunachal Pradesh awarded 102 athletes and coaches Rs 50 lakh on National Sports Day, celebrating 77 recent international medals and future Asian Games spots.

Tani M • 29 Aug 2026

Manipur Police Hosts 10-km Marathon for National Sports Day

Imphal West District Police held a 10-km marathon with 365 runners to mark National Sports Day and promote a drug-free society in Manipur.

Diana Moirangthem • 28 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games

Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

Nagaon Para Athletes Head to Guwahati for State Championship

Twenty-four athletes from Nagaon are traveling to Guwahati to compete in the 6th All Assam Para Sports Meet this weekend at Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Archers Gear Up for National Games at State Championship

Over 200 athletes from 12 districts compete at the Meghalaya State Archery Championship to prepare for the upcoming 39th National Games in 2026.

Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026

Kangpokpi Athletes Honored for Global Sports Success

Four Kangpokpi athletes received cash awards and recognition from KSO-SH for their national and international victories in football and badminton.

Diana Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026

Arunachal MP Opens Inaugural North East Sports Meet in Delhi

Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Tagak launched the 2026 North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31 to promote athletic talent and national unity.

Rinchen K • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal MP Opens First North East Sports Meet in Delhi

MP Nabam Tagak launched the North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31. The event unites regional athletes to promote unity and future sporting success.

Rinchen K • 31 Jul 2026

Wokha Town Public Ground Faces Decay

Wokha's only sports facility is falling apart due to poor drainage, weeds, and trash, leaving local athletes struggling to train on the dangerous surface.

Naro Jamir • 25 Jul 2026

Assam Governor Kicks Off 47th Inter-District Athletics Championship in Nalbari

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya opened the 47th Inter-District Athletics Championship in Nalbari featuring 1,150 junior and senior athletes.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Jul 2026

Arunachal Athlete Tingong Wangpan Claims Gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Tingong Wangpan secured a gold medal in the 200m T37 event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Tlaxcala, Mexico, drawing state praise.

Tani M • 23 Jul 2026