#Sports
Meghalaya Boosts Sports Funding and Job Security for Athletes
Meghalaya marks National Sports Day with massive budget hikes, direct government jobs for medallists, and new infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Games.
Walrik Marak • 29 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Junior Football Team Heads to Bengaluru for National Championship
Meghalaya's junior football team travels to Bengaluru to chase the Dr BC Roy Trophy, opening their national campaign against Tamil Nadu on September 1.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
Tripura Assembly Honors Judoka Asmita Dey for Commonwealth Gold
The Tripura Legislative Assembly celebrated Asmita Dey, who made history as the first Indian judoka to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
Ayan Debbarma • 28 Aug 2026
Academy for Cricket Excellence Wins Arunachal Club T20 Title
Academy for Cricket Excellence beat Nirjuli Cricket Club by 58 runs to secure the sixth Arunachal Club T20 Championship trophy.
Tani M • 28 Aug 2026
Assam Duo Chetry and Kalita Selected for India A Australia Tour
Assam cricketers Uma Chetry and Jintimani Kalita have secured spots on the India A Women's squad for the upcoming series against Australia A.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026
Sonowal Promotes National Sports Culture at Khelo India Event
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal pushes for sports development nationwide to boost character and health ahead of National Sports Day celebrations.
Bibar Daimary • 28 Aug 2026
Nagaland Colleges Host Khelo India Samvaad for National Sports Day
Nagaland educational institutions held Khelo India Samvaad events on August 27 to mark National Sports Day and promote youth sports, fitness, and discipline.
Kiyeto Swu • 27 Aug 2026
Mirabai Chanu Targets Asian Games Gold With Remote Coaching
Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu is using weekly therapy sessions to stay injury-free as she prepares for the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 26 Aug 2026
Nagaland athletes gear up for 2026 Asian Games
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio bid farewell to the state's sepaktakraw team as they prepare to compete in the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Naro Jamir • 24 Aug 2026
Nagaland Readies for National Sports Day Event
Nagaland will host sports events across 12 districts on August 27, joining a nationwide initiative featuring a virtual address by Prime Minister Modi.
Kiyeto Swu • 24 Aug 2026
Arunachal Wushu Athlete Nyeman Wangsu Secures Spot for 2026 Asian Games
Arunachal Pradesh Wushu athlete Nyeman Wangsu earned a spot on India's roster for the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Tani M • 23 Aug 2026
Manipur Opens Government Jobs to Silver and Bronze Medalists
Manipur officials expanded sports quotas for state jobs as top athletes received cash rewards and appointments at an Imphal ceremony on Saturday.
Ratan Singh • 22 Aug 2026
Teen Taekwondo Star Levana Sangma Hits International Stage
14-year-old Levana Sangma is racking up international medals. The Delhi Public School student is now setting her sights on upcoming national competitions.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Police Stun Champs as Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh Draw in Shillong League
Meghalaya Police toppled defending champions Langsning 2-1, while Nangkiew Irat and Nongkseh fought to a 1-1 draw in recent Shillong Premier League action.
Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026
Nagaland Roundup: Inspections, College Gifts, and Local Races
Nagaland officials seized expired food in Atoizu, alumni donated furniture to St Joseph’s College, and the NPF held a 5K race in Mon on August 18.
Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026
Rural Meghalaya School Ends Dropouts With Kickboxing Focus
St. Theresa School in Kreit reached zero dropouts by funding a new kickboxing arena and prioritizing sports and music over traditional textbooks.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Arunachal Club T20 Cricket Championship Kicks Off in Itanagar
The sixth Arunachal Club T20 Championship is underway at the AIOC ground, featuring nine regional teams aiming to boost local cricket talent.
Tani M • 17 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
Tripura Pushes to Finish State’s First International Cricket Stadium
Chief Minister Manik Saha wants Tripura’s new 22,000-seat stadium finished soon to host international cricket matches starting next year.
Nihar Jamatia • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Gymnast Ariha Pangambam Clinches Asian Championship Medal
Gymnast Ariha Pangambam reflects on her rise from qualification third place to the podium at the latest Asian Championship after years of near misses.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
