#Sports

Abu Metha Pushes Mon District as Creative Powerhouse

IDAN Chairman Abu Metha is betting on Mon District to lead Nagaland's music, arts, and sports sectors, urging local talent to drive the state's economy.

Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026

Four Sikkim Athletes Head to World Strengthlifting Championship in Kyrgyzstan

Four Sikkim Strength Lifting Association members join team India for the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press Championship in Kyrgyzstan.

Riya Lepcha • 1 Sep 2026

Tura Hosts 900 Students for Second District Inter-School Games

Around 900 students from 42 schools in West Garo Hills kicked off the 2nd District-Level Inter-School Games in Tura, competing in eight distinct sports.

Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026

North Garo Hills Shooters Secure Three Medals in Guwahati

Meghalaya shooters Anthony D. Marak and Rakku D. Momin won three medals at the 13th Northeast Zonal Shooting Championship 2026 in Guwahati.

NEWire Desk • 31 Aug 2026

Arunachal Girl Shoots Her Way to National Championship

Eleven-year-old Marpi Karlo qualified for the National Shooting Championship after a high score at the North East Zone competition in Guwahati.

Rinchen K • 30 Aug 2026

Sonowal Targets 2036 Olympics as India Scouts New Talent

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is scouting young talent in Assam as India gears up to host the 2036 Olympic Games and the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Bibar Daimary • 30 Aug 2026

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