#Sports
Nagaland Roundup: Inspections, College Gifts, and Local Races
Nagaland officials seized expired food in Atoizu, alumni donated furniture to St Joseph’s College, and the NPF held a 5K race in Mon on August 18.
Naro Jamir • 18 Aug 2026
Rural Meghalaya School Ends Dropouts With Kickboxing Focus
St. Theresa School in Kreit reached zero dropouts by funding a new kickboxing arena and prioritizing sports and music over traditional textbooks.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Arunachal Club T20 Cricket Championship Kicks Off in Itanagar
The sixth Arunachal Club T20 Championship is underway at the AIOC ground, featuring nine regional teams aiming to boost local cricket talent.
Tani M • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Prepares to Host 39th National Games
Meghalaya will host the 39th National Games next year, featuring 10,000 athletes across 39 disciplines in Shillong, Tura, and Jowai.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Tripura Pushes to Finish State’s First International Cricket Stadium
Chief Minister Manik Saha wants Tripura’s new 22,000-seat stadium finished soon to host international cricket matches starting next year.
Nihar Jamatia • 16 Aug 2026
Manipur Gymnast Ariha Pangambam Clinches Asian Championship Medal
Gymnast Ariha Pangambam reflects on her rise from qualification third place to the podium at the latest Asian Championship after years of near misses.
Diana Moirangthem • 16 Aug 2026
Tezpur Titans Edge Guwahati Royals in APL Thriller
Tezpur Titans defeated Guwahati Royals by two wickets in a high-scoring Assam Premier League clash at the ACA Stadium, chasing 201 runs.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Aug 2026
Mizoram Wins Opener as Forfeits Shake Junior Hockey Nationals
Mizoram secured a 2-0 victory against Kerala to start their 2026 Junior Women National Championship campaign as multiple teams logged blowout wins.
Ethan Ralte • 16 Aug 2026
Assam Rifles Honors Gold Medalist Asmita Dey in Agartala
Assam Rifles officials in Agartala honored Commonwealth gold medalist Asmita Dey, praising her dedication and impact on young athletes in the Northeast.
Ayan Debbarma • 14 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Opens Renovated Mizo High School Field
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma opened a Rs 16.06 crore sports complex in Aizawl. The site features modern tracks, parking, and historical tributes.
Ethan Ralte • 13 Aug 2026
South West Khasi Hills Dominates Indian Round at State Archery Meet
South West Khasi Hills leads the Indian Round medal tally at the Meghalaya State Archery Championship after a strong second day of competition.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain Praises Prime Minister Modi After Commonwealth Games Medal
Olympic boxer Lovlina Borgohain met with PM Narendra Modi to discuss her recent silver medal win and the future of Indian boxing development.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Aug 2026
Four Meghalaya Coaches Earn Level 1 Swimming Certification
Four Khasi candidates passed a Level 1 Swimming Coach certification course to improve the quality of aquatic instruction throughout Meghalaya.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Judo Gold Medalist Asmita Dey Receives Hero's Welcome and State Reward
Commonwealth Games gold medalist Asmita Dey returned to Tripura to a massive reception and a 10 lakh rupee reward from the state government.
Ayan Debbarma • 12 Aug 2026
Manipur Sports Employees End Strike After Official Posting Change
YASEA suspended its strike in Manipur after the government modified a controversial Joint Director posting order, though long-term demands remain.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Archers Gear Up for National Games at State Championship
Over 200 athletes from 12 districts compete at the Meghalaya State Archery Championship to prepare for the upcoming 39th National Games in 2026.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Manipur Cabinet Greenlights Medical College and Boosts Athlete Rewards
The Manipur Cabinet approved a new medical college in Senapati, increased athlete cash incentives, and set a date for the upcoming legislative session.
Diana Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026
Haflong United Wins Sengya Tularam Trophy in Umrangso
Haflong United claimed the Sengya Tularam Trophy cricket title, beating Dehangi Nayung in the final at the Assam Cricket Stadium in Umrangso.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Aug 2026
Manipur Welcomes Commonwealth Weightlifting Medalists Home
Weightlifters Bindyarani Devi and Chanambam Rishikanta returned to Imphal after winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 10 Aug 2026
Assam Teen Returns Home to Tarpaulin Tent After Winning Karate Gold
Janmoni Konwar, an Assam teen whose home was destroyed by floods, won national karate gold after receiving support from Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Aug 2026
