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Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh Awarded Grand Master 9th Dan in Taekwondo
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 02:21 AM
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Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has been conferred the prestigious Grand Master 9th Dan rank in Taekwondo, as reported by India Today NE.
Manipur's chief minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, was recently awarded the Grand Master 9th Dan in Taekwondo, a distinction announced by India Today North East. The ceremony recognized his long‑standing involvement with the martial art and his efforts to promote it across the state.
The 9th Dan is one of the highest ranks in Taekwondo, typically reserved for practitioners with decades of experience and significant contributions to the sport. Receiving the Grand Master title places Singh among a very limited group of Indian martial artists who have attained such a level.
Singh, who has previously supported the development of sports infrastructure in Manipur, has often highlighted Taekwondo as a tool for youth empowerment and discipline. The award is expected to boost the profile of the sport in the region and encourage greater participation among students and athletes.
State officials praised the achievement, noting that it reflects Manipur's growing reputation as a hub for martial arts talent. The honor also aligns with the government's broader agenda of promoting physical fitness and cultural heritage through traditional and modern sports.
The 9th Dan is one of the highest ranks in Taekwondo, typically reserved for practitioners with decades of experience and significant contributions to the sport. Receiving the Grand Master title places Singh among a very limited group of Indian martial artists who have attained such a level.
Singh, who has previously supported the development of sports infrastructure in Manipur, has often highlighted Taekwondo as a tool for youth empowerment and discipline. The award is expected to boost the profile of the sport in the region and encourage greater participation among students and athletes.
State officials praised the achievement, noting that it reflects Manipur's growing reputation as a hub for martial arts talent. The honor also aligns with the government's broader agenda of promoting physical fitness and cultural heritage through traditional and modern sports.