#Sports
Assam Rifles and Manipur Hockey Launch Third DGAR Tournament
The third DGAR Hockey Tournament is underway in Imphal. Ten men's and five women's teams are competing for cash prizes through September 28.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 Sep 2026
Rangdajied United Climbs Table After Beating Nangkiew Irat
Rangdajied United defeated Nangkiew Irat 2-1 at SSA Stadium to move into sixth place, securing their second consecutive win in the Shillong Premier League.
NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026
Assam Sweeps North East Badminton Team Titles
Assam dominated the North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship, winning all four team titles as Meghalaya players moved to the quarter-finals.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Sep 2026
Rajmata Express Wins Assam Champupara Boat Race
The Rajmata Express team took top honors at the ninth annual Champupara boat race on the Kolohi River, drawing thousands to watch the traditional event.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Sep 2026
Pakistan Seeks Neutral Venue for Asian Champions Trophy
Pakistan's hockey federation wants its Asian Champions Trophy matches moved out of India, citing security concerns and current bilateral tensions.
Walrik Marak • 17 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
Dimapur Youth Showcase Cultural Talent at District Festival
Dimapur hosted its District Level Youth Festival on September 16, where winners in folk arts and declamation moved closer to state-level competition.
Naro Jamir • 17 Sep 2026
Hockey India Leadership Clashes Over League Reforms and Emergency Meeting
Hockey India officials are feuding over emergency meeting protocols and restructuring plans for the Hockey India League following internal disputes.
NEWire Desk • 16 Sep 2026
Nagaland Readies for 26th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Football Trophy
The 26th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy kicks off in Kohima on November 13, featuring a total prize purse of Rs 8.80 lakh and cultural events.
Naro Jamir • 16 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
Shillong Welcomes North East Badminton Championship After Decade Gap
Shillong hosts 250 athletes for the four-day North East Interstate Badminton Championship, marking the regional event's return after a ten-year hiatus.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
Union Minister Raksha Khadse Pushes for Better Mizoram Sports Facilities
Union Minister Raksha Khadse visited Aizawl to review sports infrastructure and discuss ways to bolster talent development across the Northeast region.
Ethan Ralte • 15 Sep 2026
CRPF Sports Initiative Unites Kuki and Naga Youth in Manipur
The CRPF's SPANDAN program brings Kuki and Naga youth together through sports tournaments to rebuild community peace in conflict-hit Manipur districts.
Ratan Singh • 15 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
Three Manipur Athletes Selected for National Wheelchair Basketball Team
Three Manipur wheelchair basketball players earned spots on the national squad, highlighting the state's potential and need for more disability support.
Ratan Singh • 14 Sep 2026
Nagaland Hosts District Youth Festivals to Showcase Local Talent
Nagaland held District-Level Youth Festivals across several regions this month to highlight student talent in folk arts and public speaking.
Naro Jamir • 14 Sep 2026
Sikkim's Asish Limboo Wins 2026 Mr. Northeast Bodybuilding Title
Sikkim bodybuilder Asish Limboo took home the Champion of Champions title at the 2nd Mr. Northeast Bodybuilding and Physique Championship in Kohima.
Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026
Traditional Boat Race Returns to Assam After Decade-Long Hiatus
Crowds pack the Sonai River in Nagaon as a traditional two-day boat race makes its long-awaited return to the region this September.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Phek Board Pushes Health and Infrastructure Proposals
Phek officials gathered to back new veterinary clinics, hospital upgrades, and local sports events during their latest district board meeting.
Kiyeto Swu • 12 Sep 2026
Dimapur and Niuland Youth Festivals Set for September
Dimapur and Niuland will host youth festivals featuring folk performances and speech contests. Applications are due by September 14.
Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026
