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Manipur CM honors junior hockey captain Khaidem Shileima Chanu
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:46 AM
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Chief Minister N. Biren Singh felicitated Khaidem Shileima Chanu, captain of India’s women’s junior hockey team, acknowledging her recent performances.
Manipur’s chief minister, N. Biren Singh, held a felicitation ceremony to recognize Khaidem Shileima Chanu, the captain of the Indian women’s junior hockey team. The event highlighted Chanu’s contribution to the team’s recent successes on the international stage. Singh praised her leadership and the growing stature of women’s hockey in the state.
The ceremony, attended by state officials and members of the hockey community, underscored the government’s support for sports talent from Manipur. Chanu, hailing from the state, has become a role model for aspiring athletes, especially young women.
By publicly honoring the captain, the administration aims to encourage greater participation in hockey and other sports, reinforcing Manipur’s reputation as a cradle of Indian sporting talent.
The ceremony, attended by state officials and members of the hockey community, underscored the government’s support for sports talent from Manipur. Chanu, hailing from the state, has become a role model for aspiring athletes, especially young women.
By publicly honoring the captain, the administration aims to encourage greater participation in hockey and other sports, reinforcing Manipur’s reputation as a cradle of Indian sporting talent.