IMPHAL, Dec 27: L Ibomcha of Manipur has been selected as coach of the Indian… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 27: L Ibomcha of Manipur has been selected as coach of the Indian Chess team for the Hastings (England) international Chess tournament which scheduled to be held from December 28 to January 5, 2012. Ibomcha has left Delhi today for London. He was also coach of the Indian team at the Asian youth Chess championship held in 2007 at New Delhi.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/indian-chess-coach/
IMPHAL, Dec 27: L Ibomcha of Manipur has been selected as coach of the Indian… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 27: L Ibomcha of Manipur has been selected as coach of the Indian Chess team for the Hastings (England) international Chess tournament which scheduled to be held from December 28 to January 5, 2012. Ibomcha has left Delhi today for London. He was also coach of the Indian team at the Asian youth Chess championship held in 2007 at New Delhi.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/indian-chess-coach/
IMPHAL, Dec 27: PRSTH, Canchipur defeated PTPC, Pukhao by 3-0 goals in today’s first match… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 27: PRSTH, Canchipur defeated PTPC, Pukhao by 3-0 goals in today’s first match of the ongoing L Birchandra memorial football tournament being held at Kyamgei playground.
In the second match of the day, Panthoibi Youth Club of Bashikhong defeated APM, Uripok by 3-1 goals while in the third match of the day YOC Naharup defeated FW Wangkhei by three goals to nil.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/canchipur-wins-in-birchandra-football/
IMPHAL, Dec 27: BSU, Nongpok Kakching defeated PYC, Pungdongbam by 3-2 in today’s first match… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 27: BSU, Nongpok Kakching defeated PYC, Pungdongbam by 3-2 in today’s first match of the Lamlai-Andro Kendra football tournament which being underway at Nongdam playground.
In another match played today SSC Sekta defeated OYSWC by 7-1.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/lamlaiandro-football-tourney/
IMPHAL, Dec 26: MPSC (B) defeated YAWA by 21-17, 18-21, 16-14 in the state level… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 26: MPSC (B) defeated YAWA by 21-17, 18-21, 16-14 in the state level Sepak Takraw championship being held at Pourabi.
In other matches played today MPSC (C) deffeated MPSC (B) by 18-21, 21-13, 15-12 while IMSUC beat PYNK by 21-14, 21-18.
In another match played today MPSC (B) defeated PUC by 23-21, 21-14 while MPSC (C) defeated LJYDA by 21-17, 21-16.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/sepak-takraw/
IMPHAL, Dec 26: Imphal West defeated Thoubal by 3-0 in today’s match of the 23rd… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 26: Imphal West defeated Thoubal by 3-0 in today’s match of the 23rd inter district boy’s football tournament being held at Khuman Lampak.
Kh Vikcy opened goal account for Imphal West in the 3rd minute while M Priyananda scored second goal for the team in the 4th minute. Y Ankesh added another goal for Imphal West in the 7th minute.
Imphal West will meet DSA Bishnupur in the first semi final to be played tomorrow at the same venue while Imphal East will clash with DSA Kakching in another semis tomorrow.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/imphal-west-wins-in-boys-district-level-football-tourney/
IMPHAL, Dec 24: CYIL, Okram Chuthek defeated KFC (4), Kyamgei by 3-1 goals today’s match… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 24: CYIL, Okram Chuthek defeated KFC (4), Kyamgei by 3-1 goals today’s match of the 3rd state level M Rabichandra memorial football tournament being held at Kyamgei
Though KFC(4) took early lead through a 5th minute goal, CYIL managed to level the score in the 23rd minute through a K Premjit strike.
After the score were levelled, CYIL controlled the match and managed to take lead in the 41st minute with Kh Satish scoring second goal for the team. Th Robson scored third goal for the team in the 43rd minute.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/rabichandra-football/
IMPHAL, Dec 24: The Manipur Cycling Association is conducting an open selection trial on December… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 24: The Manipur Cycling Association is conducting an open selection trial on December 26 at 7am at Cycling Velodrome, Khuman Lampak to select clyclist for the 64th senior, 41st junior and 27th sub-junior national track cycling championship to be held at Amritasar, Punjab from January 14 to 18, 2012. Interested rider should report to the secretary, Cycling Velodrome, Khuman Lampak, said a release.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/cycling-trial-selection/
IMPHAL, Dec 24: All Manipur Sepak Takraw Association has announced names of the players who… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 24: All Manipur Sepak Takraw Association has announced names of the players who are to represent Manipur in the 15th junior national Sepak Takraw championship to be held at Nagpur from January 12 to 15, 2012.
Players selected were M Sushilkumar, Th Thoungamba, N Pritam and Sh Anand for Tekong, Y Akash, A Priyojit Sharma, N Ranjan, N Priyojit and E Rishikanta as Striker and Kh Suresh, L Chinglen and Y Romen as supplier.
All the selected players are informed to report for coaching at 8am at the association office, said a release.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/sepak-takraw-selection/
IMPHAL, Dec 24: Trial selection of Manipur team will be held on January 3 at… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 24: Trial selection of Manipur team will be held on January 3 at SAI-SAG, Imphal for participation in masters national (men & women) powerlifting championship, 2012 to be held at Chandrapur Vidharva, Maharastra from January 11 to 13, junior national (men & women) powerlifitng championship, 2012, national bench press powerlifting etc. Interested powerlifter may contact secretary of the association for participation, said a release.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/powerlifting-trial-selection/
IMPHAL, Dec 19: U-14 girls’ football team of Manipur has lifted the trophy of 57th… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 19: U-14 girls’ football team of Manipur has lifted the trophy of 57th National School Games by defeating Mizoram by 4-0 in the final match played today at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, Imphal.
The goals for winner Manipur were scored by A Roja in 27th and 48th minutes, Bandana in 47th minute and Bidyarani in 57th minute.
In the match for third place of U-14, Nagaland defeated Goa by 2-0. Meshenew scored both the goals for Nagaland.
On the other hand, Nagaland has become the champion of U-17 football tournament of 57th National School Games.
Ruth was the scorer of the solitary winning goal for Nagaland.
Meanwhile, Manipur was defeated by Haryana in 3-1 via tie-breaker in the match for third place of U-17.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/u14-manipuri-girls-lift-national-title/
IMPHAL, Dec 18: MEIRAA and RYO were locked in 1-1 in the opening match of… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 18: MEIRAA and RYO were locked in 1-1 in the opening match of state level veteran hockey tournament held at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium.
N Dollal scored the lone goal for MEIRAA while S Sunil was the lone scorer of RYO.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/veteran-hockey/
IMPHAL, Dec 18: TRUGPU, Nambol has become the champion of 5th Namrup Gold Cup Invitation… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 18: TRUGPU, Nambol has become the champion of 5th Namrup Gold Cup Invitation Football Tournament by defeating Oil India by 2-1 in the final match played today at Namrup, Assam.
The goals for TRUGPU were scored by O Ibungo and Th Premkumar.
Ibungo and Ingo were adjudged as the top scorer and best goalkeeper of the tournament respectively.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/trugpu-lifts-namrup-football-trophy/
IMPHAL, Dec 18: The U-14 girls’ football team of Manipur has entered the final of… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 18: The U-14 girls’ football team of Manipur has entered the final of the football tournament of 57th National School Games after defeating Nagaland by 1-0 in the semi-final match played today.
The solitary winning goal for Manipur team was scored by N Ratnamala in 56th minute of the match.
Meanwhile, U-17 girls’ football team of Manipur lost the semi-final match to Nagaland by 2-3 goals.
In other U-17 semi-final match, Bihar and Haryana were tied in 2-2. The tie-breaker was postponed due to bad light.
Mizoram defeated Goa by 2-0 in the second semi-final match of U-14.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/u14-manipur-team-enters-final/
Thangjalet Football Memorial Tournament was a noble initiative by 27 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) organized at Churachandpur from 03 Dec to 17 Dec 2011. The final was held on 17 Dec 2011, 18 teams participated in the tournament to find a place in the finals, however, the final match was played between Lamka Sporting Club […]
Thangjalet Football Memorial Tournament was a noble initiative by 27 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) organized at Churachandpur from 03 Dec to 17 Dec 2011. The final was held on 17 Dec 2011, 18 teams participated in the tournament to find a place in the finals, however, the final match was played between Lamka Sporting Club (LSC) & M. Songgel Youth Club (MSYC). It was a fiercely contested match. Lamka Sporting Club (LSC) lifted the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 40,000/-. The runners up i.e. Songgel Youth Club were given a cash prize of Rs 25,000/-. Other prizes was also distributed to all participating teams and individual who excelled in the tournament.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/thangjalet-football-memorial-tournament/
IMPHAL, Dec 17: Manipur team has topped the Thang-ta competition of 57th National School Games… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 17: Manipur team has topped the Thang-ta competition of 57th National School Games held in Imphal by securing nine gold medals, three silver medals and one bronze medal.
Surprisingly, Delhi comes at the second spot with five gold medals, eight silver medals and three bronze medals.
Haryana snatches the third spot with two gold medals, two silver medals and six bronze medals.
Assam bagged one gold medal while Jammu and Kashmir secured one gold medal and two silver medals.
Andhra Pradesh secured one silver medal and two bronze medals.
Uttar Pradesh could clinch a silver medal in the Thang-ta competition.
Meanwhile, Manipur girls’ team has entered the football semi-final at the ongoing 57th National School Games.
Manipur defeated Maharashtra by 8-0 in the quarter final match played today.
The state will clash with Goa in the first semi-final match at 1 pm tomorrow.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/manipur-bags-maximum-gold-medals-in-thangta/
IMPHAL, Dec 16: Both U-17 and U-14 girls’ football teams of Manipur have entered the… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 16: Both U-17 and U-14 girls’ football teams of Manipur have entered the quarter finals at the ongoing 57th National School Games in Imphal.
In today’s U-17 girls’ football matches, Manipur defeated Maharashtra by 4-0, Karnataka defeated Andhra Pradesh by 2-1, Haryana defeated Mizoram by 6-0 and Nagaland defeated Gujarat by 7-0.
In today’s U-14 girls’ football matches, Goa defeated Maharashtra by 3-2, Nagaland defeated Madhya Pradesh by 10-0, Chhatisgarh defeated Madhya Pradesh by 8-1 and Nagaland defeated Andhra Pradesh by 9-1.
In Thang-Ta competition, Delhi team has so far bagged five gold medals while Manipur has secured four gold medals.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/manipur-girls-football-teams-enter-quarter-finals/
The 37th Annual Athletic meet of Sainik School Imphal which was inaugurated on 12 Dec 2011 concluded today on 16 Dec 2011 with Shri Hemochandra Singh, Hon’ble Speaker, Member of Legislative Assembly, Govt of Manipur and Dr N Bijoy Singh, Hon’ble MLA, Khurai Kendra, Imphal being the Chief Guest and President respectively. The programme of […]
The 37th Annual Athletic meet of Sainik School Imphal which was inaugurated on 12 Dec 2011 concluded today on 16 Dec 2011 with Shri Hemochandra Singh, Hon’ble Speaker, Member of Legislative Assembly, Govt of Manipur and Dr N Bijoy Singh, Hon’ble MLA, Khurai Kendra, Imphal being the Chief Guest and President respectively. The programme of the day started with a welcome address by Wing Commander E Srinivas, Offg Principal of the School. Tagore House bagged the trophy of best House in Athletics and Raman House took the trophy of best house in Games and sports. Cadet Nehru of Raman House bagged award for best Athlete for junior category while the duo of Cadet Ajit Kumar and Cadet Imran both from Raman House won the best Athlete Award for senior category.
To mark the closing ceremony, the cadets put up a wonderful display of March past. Hon’ble Chief Guest gave away the prizes to the winners. In his address to the cadets and parents, the Hon’ble Chief Guest appreciated the contribution made by the school to the state of Manipur and the country by providing quality education. He made a special mention about record performance of the school in UPSC exam for NDA every year. Lastly the Hon’ble Chief Guest in consonance with the President Dr N Bijoy Singh, Hon’ble MLA assured of full support from the Govt of Manipur to improve the quality of training and living condition for cades and staff.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/closing-ceremony-of-37th-annual-athletic-meet-sainik-school/
IMPHAL, Dec 15: Manipur girls’ U-17 and U-14 teams won their respective matches against Tamil… more »
IMPHAL, Dec 15: Manipur girls’ U-17 and U-14 teams won their respective matches against Tamil Nadu and Chandigarh at the ongoing 57th National School Games today.
The U-17 Manipuri girls’ team defeated Tamil Nadu by 3-0 goals which were scored by L Victoria (two goals) and Jinnia (one goal).
While the U-14 Manipuri girls’ team defeated Chandigarh by 9-0 goals which were scored by N Ratanbala (four goals), A Roja (two goals), Y Hemolata (one goal), H Sunita (one goal) and U Sanjana (one goal).
In another match, Manipur defeated Tamil Nadu by 12-0.
In other U-17 matches, Maharashtra defeated Delhi by 1-0, Chandigarh defeated Orissa by 2-1, Goa defeated Chandigarh by 2-0, Mizoram defeated Karnataka by 1-0, Haryana defeated Andhra Pradesh by 7-0, Chhatishgarh defeated Gujarat by 5-0, Madhya Pradesh defeated Gujarat by 8-0 and Nagaland defeated Bihar by 2-0.
In today’s U-14 matches, Mizoram defeated Haryana by 4-0,Haryana defeated Gujarat by 22-0, Goa defeated Punjab by 3-2 and Chhatisgarh defeated Nagaland by 8-0 goals.
In the Thang-ta competition, Bikas of Delhi, W Brushli of Manipur and Degala Mahesh of Andhra Pradesh bagged gold, silver and bronze medals in 42 kg boys’ category.
Manjit Kaur of J& K, Vikash Duggal of Delhi and Barad Ashvinbhai secured gold, silver and bronze medals respectively in 46 kg boys’ category.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/57th-national-school-games/
By Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh IMPHAL, December 13: A regular with the Indian national football team,… more »
By Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh
IMPHAL, December 13: A regular with the Indian national football team, Moirangthem Gouramangi had recently added another feather to his achievements by winning the SAFF tournament with the Indian national team at New Delhi recently.
A centre back who has played with numerous well known clubs of the country, Gouramangi currently plays for Churchill Brothers as a centre back. Gouramangi has won nearly every club tournaments in India playing for separate clubs.
He has won the federation with both Dempo (2004-5) and Mahindra United (2005-6) and the National football league with Dempo in 2004-5.
He has also won the I-league with Churchill brothers in 2009 and was also adjudged the best defender of the season. In 2003, Gouranmangi captained the U-18 national side which had won the Ian Rush trophy.
In his debut for the Indian national senior side in 2007, the team won the Nehru Cup International in New Delhi. He has five international goal to his name.
At 6 ft 1in, Gouramangi is one of the tallest football players in the country.
Q) Anything you would like to tell about yourself, may be your childhood and about the clubs you have played and playing for now?
A) Guess it’s not the best thing to talk about yourself, briefly for your information: I started playing with DMRAO awang sekmai just for fun in the evening as any other kids does after school, it was a great feeling to represent my school (Manipur Public School) in the year 1998 if am not mistaken, we participated in the North East CBSE school meet in Itanagar. Then the real football journey started from the year 2000 when i got selected to the Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur. Spent a long and important four years in the TFA till 2004. Started my club career after that – 1st club Mohan Bagan but went on loan to Dempo the same season and remained there almost the entire the season, 2nd club Mahindra United, 3rd club Sporting club de Goa, 4th is Churchill Brothers since 2007 till today.
Q)What do you think is the present and future of football in the state?
A) Undoubtedly Football is still the number one sports in our state, thanks to the many generations of players before us. The football fraternity in the country highly talks about us and appreciates the fact that we are one of the best footballing state in the country who had in the past and is producing numbers of good players. But the impression in the current scenerio is change which is unfortunate and sad. Let’s together face the fact and the truth that we are no longer considered to be among the top 3/4 footballing states in country whether we like it or not. We are losing our place in the national team and clubs, No doubt we still have hundreds of players playing out of the state in various clubs across the country and many employed with the government offices.
The question is – are we playing the lead roles in our jobs like many of our seniors in the past used to? NO.
So my question is – Are we compromising the quality for the quantity???
Q) Why do you think that local clubs of the state are unable to make it to the I-league?
A) Note : If you look at top clubs in Europe or Asia or any other part of the world, football clubs is not run anymore just out of passion or for the love of the game. Football clubs now is entirely a business entity, that is why FIFA and AFC is putting the utmost effort to bring the change in India, how to run a club.
Frankly, it’s just that we have not found yet in our state someone with the equal passion and interest of personalities like Mr.Vijay Mallya, Mr.Churchill Alemao. Mr.Dempo, Mr.Salgaocar and all the owners of the respective I-league clubs. What i mean is it’s very expensive to run and sustain a club in today’s time. Still in india the clubs are run only out of passion.
Q) Is there any visible difference in the players training in the state and outside the state, what is the main difference?
A) I dont think so i will be the right person to comment on this since I have never trained or played in a top club in Manipur.
Q) Would you like to play for any local club if given the chance?
A) I would love to, never know I might one day.
Q) What can the state do to promote the game in the state and bring out more players from the state?
A) Besides AMFA`s development programes, i think we the entire state need a hell lot of work to do because other states have gone far ahead of us in terms of everything.
To begin with first we need a tremendous support and interest from the state government, keeping in mind the limited resource and funds the respective clubs have.
Success of clubs will be the future of our state.
Q) What is one thing that you enjoy while playing football?
A) There is no specific, I just enjoy playing football whether it is during training or a match.
Q) What inspires you to play football?
A) I dont know coz i had never planned to become a football player, but i remember i enjoyed playing football as much as any other kid does after school; to go out at the nearby field and play and run around with the other fellow kids. And today here I am playing for Churchill brothers and the Indian team.
Q) What has been the best and most memorable play you have accomplished in your career as a football player?
A) There is a lot but winning the AFC Challenge Cup in Delhi and qualifying for the Asian Cup in Doha are moments to cherish.
Q)Anything you would like to share with the kids who look up to you and get motivation from you to play football?
A) Keep working hard to the very best you can, try always to do the right things for that you need to know or keep asking to yourself or the seniors whether what you are doing is right or wrong, it can be on and off the pitch.
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/indian-centre-back-gouramangi-says-state-losing-foothold-in-national-scene/
