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NSU to Host All-India Inter-University Thang‑Ta Championship
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 07:36 AM
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North‑Eastern State University (NSU) will stage the All‑India Inter‑University Thang‑Ta Championship, bringing together university teams from across the country.
North‑Eastern State University (NSU) announced that it will host the All‑India Inter‑University Thang‑Ta Championship, a national-level competition that gathers university teams from across India. The tournament is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks on the university campus, with facilities prepared for both participants and spectators.
Thang‑Ta, a traditional martial art originating from Manipur, has been incorporated into university sports curricula in recent years. The championship will feature teams performing weaponry and unarmed forms, showcasing the skill and discipline associated with the discipline.
Organisers from the University Sports Council said the event aims to promote cultural heritage, encourage inter‑university interaction, and raise the profile of indigenous sports among young athletes. Security, medical assistance, and judging panels have been arranged in accordance with national sports guidelines.
The competition is expected to draw interest from students, sports enthusiasts, and cultural observers, reinforcing NSU's role as a hub for sporting excellence in the region.
Thang‑Ta, a traditional martial art originating from Manipur, has been incorporated into university sports curricula in recent years. The championship will feature teams performing weaponry and unarmed forms, showcasing the skill and discipline associated with the discipline.
Organisers from the University Sports Council said the event aims to promote cultural heritage, encourage inter‑university interaction, and raise the profile of indigenous sports among young athletes. Security, medical assistance, and judging panels have been arranged in accordance with national sports guidelines.
The competition is expected to draw interest from students, sports enthusiasts, and cultural observers, reinforcing NSU's role as a hub for sporting excellence in the region.