MC Mary Kom (Blue) of India celebrates after defeating Maroua Rahali (Red) of Tunisia in the Women's Fly (51kg) Boxing Quarterfinals on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 6, 2012 in London, England.

August 11, 2012
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Manipur’s Mary Kom: President congratulates , Govt of Manipur offers reward

Aug 11 The five time winner of World Boxing Championships, Mary Kom is the only sportsperson in North-East India to win an Olympic medal so far. President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday congratulated boxer Mary Kom for winning the bronze medal in … Continue reading

Olympian archers. Bombyla , Deepika Kumari and Chekrovolu Swuro with EMA members and Bomyla's parents at Lord Stadium

July 28, 2012
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European Manipuri Association wishes North East Olympians

EMA wished NE Olympians and their coaches at the London game village and at the historic Lord Stadium-London on the eve of opening ceremony. A team of European Manipuri Association (EMA) visited London Olympic Game Village and the historic Lord … Continue reading

July 26, 2012
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Out of Turn Promotion for Sportspersons Scheme Details Announced

The Union Cabinet had last week approved a policy to promote sportspersons for excellence in international sports events.  As per the policy,  upto three out of turn promotions can be given in their service career for winning medals in Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, … Continue reading

July 26, 2012
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Wishes to Olympians of Manipur

IMPHAL, July 26: The North East India Sampadk Cell has given best wishes to the five Olympians of Manipur, namely L. Bombayla (archery), Devendro (boxing), Soniya (weight lifting), Mary Kom (boxing) and Kothajit (hockey) who will be representing India at … Continue reading

July 25, 2012
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Chief Minister of Manipur wishes state Olympians

IMPHAL, July 25:  Chief Minister of Manipur has conveyed his best wishes to the five Olympians of the state. Exuding firm confidence CM has stated that Manipur`s Olympians will return with Medals. Five illustrious sportspersons of the state have made … Continue reading

July 22, 2012
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European Manipuri Assocation to meet 10 Olympians from North East India at London

22-July-2012, London: The European Manipuri Association (EMA), London is planning to meet all the Olympians from the North East India on 26th July 2012 at London, a day before the inauguration of the 2012 Olympics on 27th July. It is … Continue reading

Feminine Stroke: Indian Women Players in the London Olympic 2012

July 18, 2012
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Feminine Stroke: Indian Women Players in the London Olympics 2012

By: W Rorrkychand Singh After its stunning performance at the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, in an unprecedented way, India had managed to qualify highest number of players in the forthcoming mega sport event- London Olympic 2012. However, the country … Continue reading

July 17, 2012
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Cabinet delays drought notice , financial assitance for Manipuri Olympians

IMPHAL, July 17: The state cabinet has stopped short of announcing drought status but it has chosen to term it as a ‘drought like’ condition in the state. A press release from the Government mentions that it has decided to … Continue reading

Laishram Bombayla Devi

July 14, 2012
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Olympian: Laishram Bombayla Devi – Archery

Manipur at 2012 London Olympics > Laishram Bombayla Devi – Archery Profile by:  Wahengbam Rorrkychand   Name:Laishram Bombayla Devi Born: February 22, 1985 age 27) Place of birth:   Khurai Khongnang Makhong,kImphal East, Manipur Weight: 59 kg Father’s Name: Laishram Manglem … Continue reading

MC Mary Kom - Women Boxing - London Olympics

July 13, 2012
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Olympian: Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom – Boxing

Manipur at 2012 London Olympics>Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom-  (MC Mary Kom) – boxing Profile by:  Wahengbam Rorrkychand Name: Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom (MC Mary Kom) Nick names: “Magnificent Mary”, “Queen Mary” Born: March 1, 1983 (age 29) Place of birt(: … Continue reading

Olympian: Khadangbam Kothajit Singh – Hockey : By Manas Maisnam

July 11, 2012
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Olympian: Khadangbam Kothajit Singh – Hockey

  Home > Manipur at 2012 London Olympics >Khadangbam Kothajit Singh – Hockey Profile of Khadangbam Kothajit Singh (Hockey Reserve) Profile by:  Wahengbam Rorrkychand   Name:  Khadangbam Kothajit Singh Father Name:  KH. Dhanajoy Mother Name:  KH. (O) Prabhabati Devi Date of … Continue reading

Ngangbam Soniya Chanu - Women Weightlifting - London Olympics

July 11, 2012
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Olympian: Ngangbam Soniya Chanu – Weightlifting

Home > Manipur at 2012 London Olympics > 4. Ngangbam Soniya Chanu – Weightlifting Profile by:  Wahengbam Rorrkychand   Name: Ngangbam Soniya Chanu Born: February 15, 1980 (age 32) Place of birth:  Imphal West, Manipur Weight: N/A, category: 48 kg … Continue reading

Laishram Devendro Singh - Boxing- London Olympics

July 11, 2012
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Olympian: Laishram Devendro Singh-Boxing-Profile

Home > Manipur at 2012 London Olympics > 2. Laishram Devendro Singh – Boxing   Profile by Wahengbam Rorrkychand   Updates: August 4 2012:  Super Saturday : Laishram Devendro storms into quarterfinals of London Olympics Name: Laishram Devendro Singh Born: … Continue reading

Feminine Stroke: Indian Women Players in the London Olympic 2012

July 11, 2012
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Manipur at 2012 London Olympics

Home > Manipur at 2012 London Olympics Welcome to the “Manipur at 2012 London Olympics” page – presented by KanglaOnline. On this page, we will highlight the athletes from Manipur who are participating in the 2012 Summer Olympics at London. … Continue reading

"It was drawn to express my happiness on Mary's grand/ record breaking success!! " By Manas Maisnam

June 19, 2012
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Towards a Resurgent Manipur

Coming to terms with the historicity of a geo-political entity By Angomcha Bimol Akoijam The news of ‘Magnificent’ Mary making it to the London Olympics brings cheers and a sense of pride to the people of Manipur. And come July-August … Continue reading

Hockey player Kothajit Singh. Photo: R.V. Moorthy  .  Courtesy: Hindu**

June 12, 2012
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Kothajit Singh of Manipur on standby for Indian Hockey Olympic squad

Jun 11,  6:44 PM| Newsonair| Prasar Bharathi The Indian hockey team for the London Olympics Games has been announced. Goalkeeper Bharat Chetri will lead the 16-member team in the Games starting from July 27. Star midfielder Sardar Singh will be Vice Captain … Continue reading

May 24, 2012
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Appeal

IMPHAL, May 24: Special Olympics Bharat Manipur Chapter has appealed to all the civil societies and other organizations not to call bandh or blockade during May 25 to 31, as they are hosting a Handball Coaching Camp from May 25 … Continue reading

May 16, 2012
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Indian sports: A defeatist culture

  By Gyanendro Ningombam, Editor of MEEYAM Evening Daily. Who says India is not “MAHAAN”? Yes, it is Mahaan – still Mahaan because the country, in respect of development of science and technology, information technology network, economic growth and foreign … Continue reading

May 10, 2012
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The Culture of ‘Bandhs’ and the Absence of Local Governance in the Northeast

Namrata Goswami In common parlance and academic literature, good governance is the prime indicator of the success of a state. While many would argue that India’s experience with governance after independence is mostly unique based on a delicate interplay between … Continue reading