#Sports

Dima Hasao Karate Team Secures 21 Medals at National Championship

Dima Hasao athletes dominated the APJ Abdul Kalam National Karate Championship in Kolkata, bringing home 21 medals under coach Chandrosing Chinthong.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Official Pipilmoris Wanniang Promoted to Category 5 Referee

Meghalaya football referee Pipilmoris Wanniang has earned Category 5 status, clearing the way for her to officiate top-tier matches across India.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Karate Athletes Return Home With South Asian Championship Medals

Daniel Dabiangbha Warjri and Gideon Tympuin returned to Meghalaya with karate medals after competing in the South Asian Championship in Dhaka.

NEWire Desk • 22 Jul 2026

Arunachal Athletes Secure Medal Haul in Judo and Karate

Arunachal Pradesh athletes dominated international stages in July, clinching 15 karate medals in Dhaka and a historic bronze in Jordan.

Tani M • 21 Jul 2026

Arunachal’s Khyoda Talik Strikes Gold at South Asian Karate Championships

Arunachal athlete Khyoda Talik secured team Kata gold at the 2026 South Asian Senior Karate Championships in Dhaka, earning praise from Chief Minister Khandu.

Rinchen K • 21 Jul 2026

France and Meghalaya Target Deeper Sports and Cultural Ties

France and Meghalaya officials met in Kolkata to discuss athlete exchanges, technical sports partnerships, and future cultural cooperation initiatives.

Walrik Marak • 21 Jul 2026

Dima Hasao Honors National Gold Medalists in Taekwondo

Officials honored Dima Hasao taekwondo athletes for winning national gold medals and securing spots at the upcoming world championship in South Korea.

Bibar Daimary • 20 Jul 2026

Arunachal Judoka Kentu Lap Claims Historic Bronze in Jordan

Kentu Lap is the first athlete from Arunachal Pradesh to win a medal at the Asian Cadets and Junior Judo Championships, taking home a bronze in Jordan.

Tani M • 20 Jul 2026

Assam BJP Celebrates National Film Award and Announces New Biopics

Assam BJP honors the film Juiphool for its National Award win and details government plans to produce major historical biopics.

Timungpi Terang • 19 Jul 2026

Manipur Declares July 20 School Holiday for World Cup Final

Manipur orders all schools and colleges closed on July 20 so students can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match at 12:30 a.m.

Ranjana Devi • 19 Jul 2026

Arunachal Kickboxer Sonam Zomba Wins KFL World Title in Sri Lanka

Sonam Zomba secured the KFL World Strawweight Championship in Colombo on July 18, marking a major milestone for Indian kickboxing on the global stage.

Rinchen K • 19 Jul 2026

Denish Das Leads Assam Premier League Auction with Record Bid

Batter Denish Das fetched Rs 12.60 lakh in the Assam Premier League auction as eight franchises build squads for the August 1 tournament opener.

Bibar Daimary • 19 Jul 2026

Chai Boys Claim Victory at Nito Theological College Penalty Shootout

Thirty-two teams faced off at the Nito Theological College penalty shootout in Zunheboto. The Chai Boys won the title, beating runners-up FIFA 26.

Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026

Assam athletes gear up for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is backing four local athletes set to represent India at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jul 2026

Dibrugarh Warriors Tap Singer Neel Akash for APL Debut

The Dibrugarh Warriors named Neel Akash brand ambassador and finalized their coaching staff ahead of the upcoming Assam Premier League mega auction.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jul 2026

India Secures Boxing Gold as Football and Golf Tournaments Heat Up

Indian boxers strike gold in Jakarta, while the women’s football team plots its Asian Cup path and Ridhima Dilawari leads the Pro Golf Tour in Kolar.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026

PV Sindhu Powers Into Japan Open Quarterfinals

PV Sindhu defeated world No. 5 Han Yue in straight games to reach the Japan Open quarterfinals, keeping India's hopes alive in Tokyo.

Walrik Marak • 17 Jul 2026

Longleng Hosts Seminar to Train Athletics Officials

Longleng officials held a training seminar to groom local athletics talent and improve officiating standards for future regional and global competition.

Naro Jamir • 16 Jul 2026

Assam Para Cyclist Lisha Das Qualifies for 2026 Commonwealth Games

16-year-old Lisha Das is the first athlete from Assam to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. She will compete in para track cycling in Glasgow this July.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026

Durand Cup Returns to Manipur as Trophy Tour Ignites Football Fever

Asia’s oldest football tournament lands in Manipur. Governor Bhalla and officials launched the 135th Durand Cup trophy tour ahead of July 28 matches.

Ranjana Devi • 16 Jul 2026