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Manipur CM inaugurates Olympic Association booklet, meets gymnast Ariha Pangambam
✍️ Imphal Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:19 AM
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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched the Manipur Olympic Association's new booklet in Imphal and interacted with rising gymnast Ariha Pangambam.
Imphal, Manipur – The state's chief minister, N. Biren Singh, officially unveiled a commemorative booklet of the Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) during a ceremony at the Imphal Sports Complex. The publication, which documents the association's milestones and future plans, aims to promote sports development across the state.
During the event, Singh met Ariha Pangambam, a 16‑year‑old gymnast who has recently made headlines for her performances at national junior meets. The chief minister praised her dedication and urged the MOA to provide stronger support for young athletes like her.
The launch underscores the government's emphasis on nurturing talent in disciplines beyond the state's traditional strengths in boxing and weightlifting. Officials said the booklet will serve as a reference for upcoming training programmes and potential collaborations with the Indian Olympic Association.
The MOA, formed in 2015, has been working to increase participation in lesser‑known sports, and the booklet launch is part of a broader strategy to attract sponsorship and improve infrastructure for athletes across Manipur.
During the event, Singh met Ariha Pangambam, a 16‑year‑old gymnast who has recently made headlines for her performances at national junior meets. The chief minister praised her dedication and urged the MOA to provide stronger support for young athletes like her.
The launch underscores the government's emphasis on nurturing talent in disciplines beyond the state's traditional strengths in boxing and weightlifting. Officials said the booklet will serve as a reference for upcoming training programmes and potential collaborations with the Indian Olympic Association.
The MOA, formed in 2015, has been working to increase participation in lesser‑known sports, and the booklet launch is part of a broader strategy to attract sponsorship and improve infrastructure for athletes across Manipur.