#Sports

Manipur Deputy CM Honors Four Young Athletes from Kangpokpi

Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen honored four Kangpokpi athletes for international football and national badminton success at a ceremony in El-Shaddai.

Ranjana Devi • 1 Aug 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Sets Sights on FIFA Futsal World Cup

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma wants state athletes to lead India to the FIFA Futsal World Cup after Tlangnuam Futsal Club claimed a national title.

Ethan Ralte • 1 Aug 2026

Asmita Dey Secures India's First Commonwealth Games Judo Gold

Tripura native Asmita Dey won gold in the 48kg judo event at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, marking a historic first for Indian judo.

Ayan Debbarma • 1 Aug 2026

Arunachal MP Opens Inaugural North East Sports Meet in Delhi

Rajya Sabha MP Nabam Tagak launched the 2026 North East Sports Meet in Delhi on July 31 to promote athletic talent and national unity.

Rinchen K • 1 Aug 2026

135th Durand Cup Kicks Off at JN Stadium

The 135th Durand Cup football tournament held its opening ceremony on Friday at the JN Stadium in Polo with a vibrant performance by local artists.

NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026

Mount Moriah School Claims Top Honors at Mokokchung Table Tennis Tournament

Fifty-nine students competed in the 12th MDTTA Interschool Table Tennis Tournament in Mokokchung, which ended on July 30 with Mount Moriah winning big.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Aug 2026

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