#Sports

KDFA Launches Atuo Mezhur Sekhose Super League 2026

The Kohima District Football Association has launched a new super league to foster local talent while honoring the legacy of Atuo Mezhur Sekhose.

Naro Jamir • 1 Aug 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Sets Sights on FIFA Futsal World Cup

CM Lalduhoma urged Mizoram's futsal players to aim for international glory following Tlangnuam Futsal Club's recent national championship win.

Chawngthu Fanai • 31 Jul 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

Indian Army Hosts High Altitude Football Tournament in Sikkim

The Indian Army and local organizers launched a high-altitude football tournament at 13,000 feet in Sikkim, concluding on Independence Day.

Riya Lepcha • 29 Jul 2026

Manipur Opener Ends in Draw as 135th Durand Cup Hits Imphal

The 135th Durand Cup kicked off in Imphal with a goalless derby between TRAU FC and NEROCA FC. Thousands attended despite heavy rain and state holidays.

Diana Moirangthem • 28 Jul 2026

Manipur Declares Half-Holiday for Durand Cup Opener

Manipur will close state offices and schools on July 28 for the inaugural Durand Cup match between rivals TRAU FC and NEROCA FC in Imphal.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 27 Jul 2026

Barpeta Stadium Fee Hike Sparks Row in Assam Assembly

Assam MLA Dipak Kumar Das pushes for government answers after franchise price hikes at the state-owned Ramrai Indoor Stadium block local athletes.

Timungpi Terang • 27 Jul 2026

Mirabai Chanu and Chanambam Rishikanta Singh Deliver Weightlifting Medals for India

Mirabai Chanu won gold and Chanambam Rishikanta Singh secured silver at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a historic day for Indian athletes.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 27 Jul 2026

Three Schools Clinch State Subroto Mukherjee Cup Titles in Shillong

North Liberty, Little Star, and OM Roy Memorial won state football titles in Shillong on July 25, moving on to compete in the national tournament.

NEWire Desk • 26 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

Nagaland Moves SAI Training Center to Dimapur Complex

Nagaland officials signed a deal to relocate the SAI Training Centre to the Dimapur Multi-Disciplinary Sports Complex to boost regional athlete development.

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

Record Participation at Meghalaya Karate Meet as State Preps for National Games

A record 802 students compete in the Meghalaya karate tournament as state officials review training plans for the upcoming 2027 National Games.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Monyul FC Claims First Arunachal Women’s Football Title

Monyul FC made history by winning the inaugural Arunachal Women's League 2026. Chief Minister Pema Khandu praised the team for their milestone victory.

Tani M • 24 Jul 2026

Garo Hills Senior Citizens Demand Permanent Sports Officers

The Tura Garo Senior Citizens Forum is pressing the state government to appoint permanent district sports officers across all Garo Hills regions.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament Draws Record Crowds

The 32nd Meghalaya Inter-School Karate Tournament kicked off in Shillong with 802 students, marking the highest participation in the event's history.

Walrik Marak • 24 Jul 2026

Assam's Putul Sonowal Upsets World Champion Bester at Commonwealth Games

Assam Police bowler Putul Sonowal stunned world champion Ryan Bester in a tiebreaker to win his Commonwealth Games debut match in Glasgow.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026

Kohima District Volleyball Association Installs New Leadership Team

The Kohima District Volleyball Association installed its 2026-2029 office bearers at a ceremony in Kohima to lead the organization for the next three years.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026

Sports Authority of India to Take Over Neglected Dimapur Coliseum

Nagaland will transfer a long-stalled 64-acre sports complex to the Sports Authority of India to establish a new National Centre of Excellence.

Kiyeto Swu • 23 Jul 2026

Assam Premier League Cricket Season Set for August Kickoff

The inaugural Assam Premier League begins August 1, featuring eight teams and 43 matches played over a 23-day schedule across the state.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Jul 2026