#Sports
Churachandpur Hosts Massive Run For Unity To Fight Drug Abuse
Over 3,000 runners joined the Run for Unity in Churachandpur to promote drug awareness and fitness. Winners received cash prizes at the finish line.
Diana Moirangthem • 8 Aug 2026
Denish Das powers Barpeta Braves to second straight APL win
Captain Denish Das led the Barpeta Braves to a 70-run win over the Nagaon Rangers, marking their second consecutive victory in the Assam Premier League.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Aug 2026
Ariha Pangambam Wins Historic First Asian Gold for India
Gymnast Ariha Pangambam secured India's first senior women's individual gold medal at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in the Philippines.
Ratan Singh • 8 Aug 2026
Kohima Science College Hosts Inaugural Inter-Collegiate Tournament
Kohima Science College launched its first inter-collegiate tournament on August 6, drawing athletes from eleven colleges for basketball and futsal.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Aug 2026
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam Wins Historic First Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Gold
Ariha Pangambam made history as the first Indian to win a senior women's individual gold medal at the 2026 Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.
Ratan Singh • 7 Aug 2026
Boleng Chosen to Host 2026 Asian Rafting Championships
Boleng will host the 2026 Asian Rafting Championships this October. Chief Minister Pema Khandu expects the event to boost the state's adventure tourism.
Tani M • 6 Aug 2026
Assam's Nihitta Kemprai Wins Bronze at International Taekwondo Championship
Assam athlete Nihitta Kemprai secured a bronze medal for India in the Under-18 46kg category at the Heroes International Taekwondo Championship in Thailand.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026
Sports Minister Awards Mirabai Chanu and Weightlifting Squad
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya handed out cash prizes to India’s medal-winning weightlifting team following their success at the Glasgow Games.
Ranjana Devi • 3 Aug 2026
Arunachal Shuttler Biri Takar Strikes Gold in Brazil
Arunachal Pradesh para athlete Biri Takar secured gold and bronze medals at the 2026 Brazil Para Badminton International tournament.
Rinchen K • 3 Aug 2026
Assam Athlete Rairoop Khakhlari Wins Silver at International Taekwondo Championship
Assam's Rairoop Khakhlari secured a silver medal at the 9th International Taekwondo Championship held in Thailand, earning widespread praise back home.
Timungpi Terang • 2 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
Delhi Meetei Committee Honors Commonwealth Games Weightlifters
The Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee welcomed the Indian weightlifting team at Delhi airport following their success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Diana Moirangthem • 2 Aug 2026
NorthEast United Crush Bodoland FC in Durand Cup Opener
NorthEast United began their Durand Cup title defense with a 6-0 win over Bodoland FC, highlighted by a hat-trick from striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
Government Opens Nominations for 2025 Tenzing Norgay Adventure Awards
The Sports Ministry is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards via the official government portal.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
Manipur Deputy CM Honors Four Young Athletes from Kangpokpi
Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen honored four Kangpokpi athletes for international football and national badminton success at a ceremony in El-Shaddai.
Ranjana Devi • 1 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Sets Sights on FIFA Futsal World Cup
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma wants state athletes to lead India to the FIFA Futsal World Cup after Tlangnuam Futsal Club claimed a national title.
Ethan Ralte • 1 Aug 2026
Asmita Dey Secures India's First Commonwealth Games Judo Gold
Tripura native Asmita Dey won gold in the 48kg judo event at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, marking a historic first for Indian judo.
Ayan Debbarma • 1 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
135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium
The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Mount Moriah School Claims Top Honors at Mokokchung Table Tennis Tournament
Fifty-nine students competed in the 12th MDTTA Interschool Table Tennis Tournament in Mokokchung, which ended on July 30 with Mount Moriah winning big.
Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026
