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Manipur Athletes' Impact on Indian Sports Highlighted by YAS Director
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 07:08 AM
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The YAS Director praised athletes from Manipur for their significant contributions to Indian sports, underscoring the state's role in national sporting success.
The Director of the Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS) department publicly acknowledged the remarkable achievements of athletes hailing from Manipur, a northeastern state known for its sporting talent.
During a recent press briefing, the YAS Director highlighted how Manipur’s athletes have consistently performed at national and international levels, bringing medals and recognition to India.
The director emphasized that the state's robust grassroots programs and community support systems have been pivotal in nurturing talent across disciplines such as weightlifting, boxing, and football.
This commendation follows a series of recent successes by Manipur athletes in national championships and international tournaments, reinforcing the state's reputation as a powerhouse of Indian sports.
Officials from the YAS plan to further invest in training facilities and coaching in Manipur to sustain and expand this positive trajectory.
During a recent press briefing, the YAS Director highlighted how Manipur’s athletes have consistently performed at national and international levels, bringing medals and recognition to India.
The director emphasized that the state's robust grassroots programs and community support systems have been pivotal in nurturing talent across disciplines such as weightlifting, boxing, and football.
This commendation follows a series of recent successes by Manipur athletes in national championships and international tournaments, reinforcing the state's reputation as a powerhouse of Indian sports.
Officials from the YAS plan to further invest in training facilities and coaching in Manipur to sustain and expand this positive trajectory.