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A reception ceremony to Manipur team who won the team champion at the 2nd national KuoshuKungfuchamphionship 2013 held at Rampur Simla, Himachal Pradesh was held today at Manipur Press Club. W. Shamjai president AMWJU, Dr.Jugeshor chairman KuoshuKungfu Federation of India, Dr. Y. Mani Khuman state president All Manipur KuoshuKungfu assn. and L. Ranjit secy. All Manipur KuoshuKungfu assn. were on the dais.
The players of Manipur team were honoured by giving memento and awards at the occasion.
Justice PalanisamySathasivam sworn in as the Chief Justice of India
At a ceremony held today (July 19, 2013) at 0930 hrs at RashtrapatiBhavan, Shri Justice PalanisamySathasivam was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. He made and subscribed to the oath of office before the President.

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IMPHAL, July 15 NNN : NGOs in Manipur are preparing to give a warm welcome to Mr World 2013 title holder Dr Ngangbam Shantikumar who is a Manipuri-Taiwanese when he arrives in Imphal on July 27.
Dr Shantikumar, a Taiwanese citizen, competed in the International Natural Body building Association (INBA) Mr World Championship held at Zakynthos in Greece from July 5-7 this year.
The Taiwan-based Manipuri bagged the title in the international event and brought laurels to the state as well as the country.
Dr Shantikumar, who resides in Taipei, will be felicitated here in the state capital by NGOs when he arrives in the state on July 27, S Shyamsunder, president, Mr World Dr Ngangbam Shantikumar Reception Committee, told reporters at the state CPI office here on Monday.
Dr Santikumar, originally a native of Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak in Imphal West district will arrive in the Imphal
Tulihal Airport at twelve noon of July 27. From there, he will be carried on rickshaws to different parts of the city and
finally take him to CRAU ground, Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak, he said.
The Rickshaw Driver and Puller Welfare Association, All Manipur Intellectual Forum, and Irabot Research and Commemoration Committee in collaboration with several other NGOs will organize the felicitation function.
Dr Shantikumar contested in two categories in the competition. In the age group 40-49, in which he won the gold, there was no weight limitation or height. Among the 150 athletes from around the world who had contested in this categories,
Dr Shantikumar was the only Asian mongoloid.
At present, he is working as an English Professor at De Lin Institute of Technology, Taipei. Dr Shantikumar married a
Taiwanese Chinese citizen, Chen Nan Tai and they have four children.
Representing Taiwan, he had also competed in the IFBB East Asian, Asian, Asian Games, Mr Universe and even Hong
Kong invitational championships.

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MNS:- Manipur Developjnent Society (MDS) a Government of Manipur Undertaking with diverse activities in the field of Handloom, Agriculture, Engineering and other development activities in the state of Manipur, in association with All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), an apex body for development, administration and organisation of the game in the state is organising a 2 (two) month long residential programme commencing from 1stMay, 2013, for skill development of the football players of the state.
The programme is designed for the young players ranging ages from 15-18 years. The objective of the programme is to develop skill and tactics, physical & mental conditioning, to provide much needed exposures and impart knowledge on emerging trends of modem football practices to the budding players of the state.
The All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) invited 120 targeted players from its 13 district associations. Out of 60 shortlisted players, 30 players were finally selected by the Foreign Coach himself for conducting the Development Programme.
A reputed international Coach, a British National – Mr. Stephen David Darby from Liverpool, England, holder of English F.A. (Football Association) Full “A” licence was engaged as Chief Coach and successfully completed one month’s Football Development Programme. At the end of Steve David Darby’s stint as Chief Coach, Mr. Milan Milovanovic, an Australian national, A license holder and a reputed coach for young footballers has been engaged as Chief Coach and shall be conducting the Programme till the end. The Chief Coaches are assisted throughout by 2 (two) Assistant Coaches deputed by AMFA and 1 (one) Assistant Coach deputed by YAS.
As a part of the Programme, an Exhibition match between Football Players’ Association of India (FPAI) XI and MDS Chargers XI is also going to be organised on 30th June, 2013 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
The FPAI (Football Players Association of India) is the single body for representing the interests and welfare for all football players in India. Started in 2006 the FPAI became a member of the World Organisation for players FIFPro in 2008 and have been a member ever since.
The Association other than looking after the welfare of players and the development of football players in India looks into development of the game of football to those who do not have access to it or promoting the game to the under privileged.
Bhaichung Bhutia is the President of the Association while many senior international players of India are on the committee. The FPAI also plays matches together in a combined team to promote football in areas such as this match in Imphal, Manipur.The MDS XI comprising of footballers originally from the state of Manipur and has been playing outside the state representing many reputed clubs of India and International as well shall be led by Renedy Singh, who is considered one of the best midfielder in Indian Football and currently playing for Shillong Lajong Club.
The Exhibition match is being organised with a perspective to provide an opportunity to the football lovers & players of the state and particularly the young footballers participated in the Two-month long Football Development Programme under two foreign Chief Coaches, to have a live glimpse of the stars of Indian Football dueling their counterpart footballers originating from this state. The Exhibition Match also makes an attempt to inspire and set examples to all the stakeholders of the game of football that we can achieve what we want if we are determined to get it.

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Imphal, June 7 : The closing function of the 6th All India Badminton Championship, 2013 which has been hosted by the Manipur Police concluded today at Khuman Lampak. Governor Gurbhachan Jagat addressing the closing function said, “Police whose main task is maintaining law and order have been conducting championships in different sports disciplines for its officers and men, under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board. Besides, the States’ police, the Central Police Organisations are also members and compete in these championships. Police is now a major employer and because of the nature of its functions, the officers and induct a fairly large number of sportspersons who had done their State and Nation proud. Many are elite sportspersons who have brought glory to the country. The All India Police Sports Championships is to provide a platform for testing the skill and ability of the officers and men in the field of sports. Badminton is one discipline which is open only to the officers and this championship provides a window for the officers from different organizations to know each other.
He compliment all the participants in this championship coming from disciplined forces, they must have competed in the true spirit of the game. Manipur because of various constraints has severe limitations in organizing such competitions, in terms of accommodation, etc. Manipur, despite its small size and small population, has consistently been performing well in the field of sports but badminton is not one of our strengths. However, it has the potential to do well in this discipline also, provided sufficient emphasis is given as Manipuris have the agility, flexibility and stamina required for this game. Badminton was developed by the British in India but its popularity in the country is still below par, though we have produced some top players now and then. More efforts need to be made so that we have the bench strength, which is an absolute necessity if we want to become a world power in this game.
In any conflict ridden situation all activities including sport; this we have seen in Punjab, Yugoslavia, and the African countries. Howeve Manipur this trend is not observed. Perhaps, sportspersons are respected by all and there is no interference by any party as a result, they can blossom according to their talent. Now sports are being touted across the globe as a harbinger of peace and an excellent tool for harnessing the youth. Hence, every country is laying emphasis on sports.
However, the words of the founder of the modern Olympics Pierre de Courbetin “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well” must be recalled by all of us as we fight our daily battles and in some we come out the loser but we continue to fight the next day. Hence, those who lost must console themselves to do better next time and should be proud that they have fought well.
In men’s single Manipur N Modhunimai won the title after defeating Punjab’s Manmohan Sharma in straight sets while C Lalruia and C Lalzahngoa of Mizoram beat Manipur Th Radheshyam and N Modhunimai team in the men’s double final.
In Women’s single Priya Dubey of Jharkhand beat Shreebala Devi of Andhra Pradesh to win the title. Nagaland’s team won the team event champion. DGP Y Joykumar and Ch Bimol bagged the 50 plus veteran double title after beating M Mubi and Ashokumar also from Manipur police team.

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The National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) in the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has given in-principle approval for a grant of Rs 309.56 Lacs to Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation, Imphal for construction of Gymnasium Hall and procurement of Gym equipments for the Foundation. The Foundation proposes to set up the facilities at the new site allotted by the State Government of Manipur. The grant will be released in installments after fulfillment of certain conditions as required under the NSDF scheme and completion of necessary formalities. Earlier NSDF had released an amount of Rs 492.00 Lacs to the Usha School of Athletics, Kozhikode, Kerala, for laying an 8 Lane Synthetic Track of international standard with supporting facilities.

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Imphal, May 24 : Manish Deka from Assam, who is part of the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition made his successful summit to the Mt. Everest on 24th May 2012 at 5.45AM (1ST). The total number of successful summiter from the expedition as of now stands at 11. After Tarun Saikia, Manish Deka is the second climber from Assam to summit the Mt. Everest successfully.
Puyam Mohon from Manipur made his summit of Mt. Everest on 19th May 2013. The expedition is being sponsored by North Eastern Council, Shillong and is being supported by Planning Department, Govt. of Manipur and being implemented by Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Manipur. O. Ibobi Singh, Chief Minister, Manipur is the Chief Patron and aDS Poonia, Chief Secretary, Manipur is the Chef de-Mission.
This is the first time that 11 mountaineers from North East India have made their successful summit of Mt. Everest on a single expedition. The expedition was flagged off by President of India on 20th March 2013.
N. Bidyapati from Manipur and Wansuk Myrthong from Meghalaya became the first women Everest summiter from their respective states. N. Chingkheinganba from Manipur became the youngest Indian to scale the Mt. Everest; Anshu Jamsenpa created a history by being the only mother of 2 who scaled the Mt. Everest for the third time. David and Tarun Saikia became the first Everest summiter from Mizoram and Assam.
The Govt. of Assam had earlier announced a cash award of Rs. 20 Lakhs for Tarun Saikia and Govt. of Manipur had announced a cash incentive of Rs. 10 Lakhs each for summiters from Manipur and 1 lakhs for the Manipuri mountaineers who attempted. Further Govt. of Meghalaya had announced promotion of Ms. Wansuk in Meghalaya Police.
With today’s summit the 1st North East India Mt. Everest Expedition has come to an end. The team will be departing for Lukla and further to Kathmandu. They will be arriving at Delhi on 30th May 2013 led by their team leader Dr. L. Surjit, Leader of the expedition.

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Manipur Information Centre
NEW DELHI, May 13: Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism & Sport of Manipur Mairembam Prithviraj here today expressed his overwhelming happiness when the All India Football Federation on Sunday announced eleven women players from Manipur for the Indian team in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers and extended his best wishes to the Manipuri Players along with the Indian team taking part in the Asian Cup for their success.
India will be playing two preparatory matches against Bahrain on May 14 and 16 respectively. India which is in Group ‘D’ will play in the first match against Myanmar on May 21, followed by Chinese Taipei on May 23 and host Palestine on May 25. The Indian team left last evening for Bahrain.
“I would like to wish everyone in general and Manipuri women footballers in particular associated with the Indian team for every success. Their hard work in preparing for the Asian Cup and their determination to achieve their maximum potential is an inspiration to us all. Out of 23-member national squad; eleven players namely Okram Roshini Devi (Goalkeeper), Ashem Romi Devi, Loitongbam Ashalata Devi, Gurumayum Radharani Devi (Defenders) , Yumnam Kamala Devi, Yumlembam Premi Devi, Dangmei Grace, Oinam Bembem Devi (Midfielders), Irom Prameshwori Devi, Salam Rinaroy Devi, Ngangom Bala Devi (Forwards) are from Manipur’, says M Prithviraj.
“It is an immense pride for all of us that Manipur has a large part in the Indian team. This has involved a huge amount of preparation at an individual level. We can look forward to their outstanding performances and pray for their success.”
“I would like to wish good luck to each and every member of the Indian team.” he further added.

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SENAPATI, May 7 NNN: Considered a rare treat and surprise to men’s dominated football fans in Senapati District, the one hour play exhibition match demonstrated by Imphal East and Imphal West Women’s Football team certainly has something to cheer in the inaugural function of the Late Sanyi Dahrii Memorial Cup, 2013 final edition. Led by AMFA officials, the two women’s team sweated out with professional football skills at the cheering of Senapati crowd estimated around 5,000. It was specially arranged from Imphal to encourage and inspire the participation of Senapati District girls in the world of sports, stated SDOAM President Robert Maram.
Organized by Senapati District Olympic Association (SDOAM), the one week football festival will be a tough competition among 12 selected teams drawn from all over the District including Saikul and Kangpokpi areas. The special appearance of the women’s team from Imphal who also steal today’s show was sponsored by RD & PR Minster Francis Ngajokpa.
The inaugural programme was graced by MLA L.Dikho as chief guest while S.P Pushpanjali, IPS and SDSA President L.R John graced the occasion as guest of honor and president of the function respectively. Among the notable dignitaries present for the kick off ceremony was Late Sanyi Dahrii’s wife Mrs. Th. Veitsii of Tungjoy village, former Minister R.K Thekho, UNC President, NPO President, SDWA President, Social organizations, public leaders, village leaders and family members of the Late Sanyi Dahrii. The inaugural matches were played between JSYC and Karong areas in which the JSYC trounced the later by 2-0 margin. The second play was between Mayankhang area and Lepaona area which ended in a goalless draw. All the remaining 8 teams will play double game today at Senapati Public ground and T. Khullen Village Playground.
Speaking at the occasion, MLA Dikho a sportsman himself stated that, the resources of sports in the District is abundance and that, such avenues provided in football should be encouraged to the young talents and not just for leisure game. The MLA also paid a rich tribute to the lives of the Late Sanyi Dahrii. SP Pushpanjali, IPS also added that, sports is part of socializing as it promotes team work of different people from different background, it teaches us to co-operate, plan, struggle, sacrifice, unite and fight for a cause collectively. On the occasion, the SDOAM also read out a tribute note honoring the late Sanyi Dahrii.
The said football tourney will witness the final showdown of 12 teams selected from different circles of the District including Senapati District Police Team. The champion will win Rs. 50,000/- along with the memorial cup and certificates. It also includes different category of prizes for individual talents.

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Imphal Apr 12 MNS UNA: The 27th North East Games 2013 concluded yesterday at at Khuman Lampak with Manipur emerging as Champion for the 22nd times.
Gurbachand Jagat, Governor of Manipur who graced the closing ceremony as chief guest drawing the attention of Sports Authority of India, NSNIS, Patiala who are sponsoring the event annually that there is a need for re-look on the number and category of disciplines, the number and composition of the various teams, the numbers of technical officials for conduct, etc so that the games is held not only for fraternization of the people of the various States of the north east but also the competition is carried out in the true spirit of the rules and regulations binding them.
He also felt that after 27 years, there is a need to revamp the format so that the games is made more attractive and competitive, incorporating those games which are suitable to the people of the region besides drawing other sponsors and publicity added the Governor.
So there is also a need for clean sports and hence, NADA must be made active to conduct dope testing. Only when there is a competition in the true spirit of the games will there be growth for the sportsperson and they can become elite sportsperson not only representing the nation but winning medals in international competitions said Gurbachand.
The games which started under the name North East Sports Festival in 1986-87 have been renamed to North East Games in 2008 taking into consideration the growing importance of this event added the chief guest.
The north east is slowly inching up in the field of sports and it is glad to say with Manipur leading in the region. Out of 83 competitors in 13 disciplines from India in the London Olympics, 9 are from the north east in 4 disciplines.
Today Manipur took the overall champion with 76 point in their account and Assam and Mizoram stood in 2nd position with 44 points each, and in the mass passing out Mizoram took first position which was followed by Manipur.

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Mail News Service NNN
Imphal, April 5 : Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Friday stated that the state Government has received a total of Rs 100 crore from the 13th Finance Commission for repairing the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex and for developing its additional infrastructure.
Ibobi shared this information while inaugurating a multipurpose Indoor Hall at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex here.
He said the new multipurpose Indoor Hall was constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6 crore jointly sponsored by North East Council (NEC) and 13th Finance Commission.
The CM added that the Indoor Hall has been opened ahead of the North East Games 2013. Manipur will host the sports event to be commenced from April 8. Two separate hostels having the capacity to accommodate 1500 persons, both boys and girls are being constructed inside the sports complex and these will be completed within the current year, the Chief Minister said.
He said only selected sportspersons will be kept in these hostels and that they will be provided special training for at least three years so that they can participate in the 2016 Olympics and bring laurels to the state.
Hailing the state sportsmen who have won medals at the Olympic Games, international and national levels, Ibobi further called upon all the competitors of the state to attempt to become champion of the upcoming NE sports event.
The CM of Manipur O Ibobi said, the govt. has begun constructing sports hostel for boys and girls at Khuman Lampak Sports complex. 150 students each will accommodate the hostels. The hostels will be completed this year and selected sportspersons will be staying here and will impart training for the Olympic games being held in 2016. As the sportspersons of the state can bring laurels in national, Asia and Olympic games, the govt. can received Rs 100 crores from 13th finance commission. The said amount will utilize in repairing works of infrastructure of sports complex and new infrastructures will also be added.
The multipurpose indoor hall was also constructed under the financial assistance of NEC and 13th finance commission.Rs. 6 crores was estimated in constructing the hall. Prior to NE game, the hall was inaugurated, C.M said and he was of the view that Manipur should try to reign the champion. M. Prithviraj parliamentary secy. Youth affairs and sports presided over the function. The facilities of sauna and steam bath will be available in the newly inaugurated indoor hall.
RK Nimai, commissioner YAS, director N. Ashokkumar and Y. Ningthem project director, Manipur Development society took part in the function.
Later the CM inspected the construction works of the sports hostel and he urged the concerned officials to complete the construction in no time.
RK Nimai Singh, Commissioner, Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), N Ashok Kumar, Director, YAS, Y Nignthem, Project Director, Manipur Development Society (MDS) and a host of sports personalities also attended the function.

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MNS:- The maiden IGAR(South) Football Championship 2013, which was conducted from 04 March to 10 March 2013 by 15 Assam Rifles of HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) finally culminated with the local football heroes, Laishamba Maiop Football association, Heirok beating Advance Volunteer Organization (AVO), Kakching with a score of 3-1 to win the coveted trophy. The winners also pocketed Rs 20,000 as prize money whilst the runners up were given Rs 10,000. Individual prizes for best Manager, Premier Scorer and Best Goal Keeper were also given. Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM IG AR(South) who had conceptualized the championship,graced the occasion as the chief guest. The tournament was formally inaugurated by Brig MK Das, SM**, VSM, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles in the presence of various civil dignitaries of Thoubal on 04 March 2013. A total of 08 teams from various districts of Manipur had participated in the championship which was conducted at Chaoyaima Higher Secondary School Football Ground, Thoubal.
The closing ceremony was also attended by Shri Megha Chandra Singh, Hon’ble MLA and Parliamentary Secretary, Brig MK Das, SM**, VSM, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles, Mr T Ranjit Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, members of All Manipur Football Association and District Football Association, Thoubal and other prominent personalities.
Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IG AR(South) in his closing address congratulated the winning team and applauded the teams for their active participation. He said that Manipur is one of the maximum contributors in the sports at National and International arenas and such events shall further promote players to excel and earn laurels for the State. He also said that the aim of this tournament was to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship and also channelize the energy of the youth into a positive way. He also assured the populace of the unstinted support of the Assam Rifles to the cause of peace and development in Manipur. The civil administration, All Manipur Football Association and District Football Association, Thoubal and the local populace thanked the gesture of HQ IGAR(S) and HQ 9 Sector Assam Rifles for their relentless steps to nurture the talent of the youth and guiding them on the right path.

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