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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Visit Manipur, Hails State’s Athletes
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:01 AM
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced a visit to Manipur, praising the state’s recent sporting successes.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has confirmed that he will travel to Manipur in the coming days to meet local athletes and sports officials. The minister said the state’s consistent performances at national and international competitions deserve special recognition.
Mandaviya highlighted the dedication of Manipur’s sportspersons, noting that their achievements reflect both individual talent and the support of grassroots programmes. He expressed confidence that the state will continue to produce champions across disciplines.
During the visit, the minister is expected to discuss ongoing and future initiatives aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure, coaching facilities, and talent‑identification schemes in the region. Officials from the Manipur Sports Department will accompany him for briefings and site visits.
The trip underscores the central government’s broader push to promote sports development in the Northeast, aligning with recent policy measures to increase funding and provide better training resources for emerging athletes.
Mandaviya highlighted the dedication of Manipur’s sportspersons, noting that their achievements reflect both individual talent and the support of grassroots programmes. He expressed confidence that the state will continue to produce champions across disciplines.
During the visit, the minister is expected to discuss ongoing and future initiatives aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure, coaching facilities, and talent‑identification schemes in the region. Officials from the Manipur Sports Department will accompany him for briefings and site visits.
The trip underscores the central government’s broader push to promote sports development in the Northeast, aligning with recent policy measures to increase funding and provide better training resources for emerging athletes.