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  • Kang Shanaba - The Indigenous Game of Manipur
    All about Kang - The Indigenous Game of Manipur
  • Introducing Thang-Ta in school curriculum: Aligning with NEP 2020
    Laikhuram Maria- ' more inclusive, culturally rich, & well-rounded education system ....'
  • Preserving Thang-Ta traditions
    Khilton Nongmaithem / Dainis Jirgensons / Loyd Gore- ' The present-day teaching of Thang-Ta lack features ....'
  • Indigenous Games of Manipur
    Khuman- ' indigenous games of Manipur are playing frequently in connection with festival & fairs ....'
  • Sagol Kangjei : Modern Polo in traditional style
    Khuman- ' The modern Polo is known as Sagol Kangjei in local language ....'
  • Ranjeet Chingtham : Manipuri martial art performer in 26 countries
    James Khangenbam- ' Learning martial art enhances discipline, moral character ....'
  • Olympians and National sports awardees of Manipur
    Shukhdeba Hanjabam, Sanasam Yaiphaba- ' Manipur, with 0.24% of India's total population contributed 8.57% of Olympic medals...'
  • Sports and environment in Manipur
    Sanasam Yaiphaba - ' It is imperative that games have been well suited to the people and environment of this region....'
  • Yaoshang Festival be observed as 'Sports Movement Week'
    Seram Neken- ' Yaoshang Festival may be declared as "Sports Movement Week" by the state government....'
  • Manipuri Pony : A Cavalry Horse Par Excellence :: Part 2
    Moirangthem Shantikumar Singh- 2 part series on Manipuri Pony
  • Manipuri Pony : A Cavalry Horse Par Excellence :: Part 1
    Moirangthem Shantikumar Singh- 2 part series on Manipuri Pony
  • Festival of Colours to Festival of Sports
    Seram Neken- ' Govt should declare the five days of Yaoshang as 'Sports Movement Week'.....'
  • Sagon Kangjei (Polo) :: Part 4
    P. B. Singh- 4 part series on Polo (Sagon Kangjei)
  • Sagon Kangjei (Polo) :: Part 3
    P. B. Singh- 4 part series on Polo (Sagon Kangjei)
  • Sagon Kangjei (Polo) :: Part 2
    P. B. Singh- 4 part series on Polo (Sagon Kangjei)
  • Sagon Kangjei (Polo) :: Part 1
    P. B. Singh- 4 part series on Polo (Sagon Kangjei)
  • State level Manipuri Pony Show, 2016
    Sangai Express- ' organised on 28th December, 2016 at Central Agricultural University, Imphal '
  • Polo does not discriminate: Rowena Stichbury
    Sangai Express- ' only lady polo player taking part in 10th Manipur Polo International, 2016 '
  • Let's talk Manipur's football
    Rameshchandra Ningthoujam- ' The popularity of football among the Manipuri people is immense and still growing '
  • Games and sports of the Zeliangrongs of North East :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on sports of the Zeliangrongs
  • Games and sports of the Zeliangrongs of North East :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on sports of the Zeliangrongs
  • A Polo tribute to Army
    Lourembam Ibetombi Devi - 'Sagol Kangjei was a martial game, a war game in Manipur since time immemorial... '
  • The making of "Hada Samaton Ayangba"
    Lt Col M Ranjit Singh (Retd) - '...this wonderful Manipuri song on Manipuri pony and Polo '
  • Resurgence of Polo in Manipur and Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association :: Part 2
    Lourembam Ibetombi Devi - 2 parts series on Resurgence of Polo in Manipur
  • Resurgence of Polo in Manipur and Manipur Horse Riding & Polo Association :: Part 1
    Lourembam Ibetombi Devi - 2 parts series on Resurgence of Polo in Manipur
  • Physical and Mental effect of Thang Ta
    Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen- on Physical and Mental effect of Thang Ta
  • Devout passion guides Rajen Mangang to lifelong commitment to Manipuri martial arts (Thang-Ta)
    Phanjoubam Chingkheinganba- 'is the proud inheritor and sole authority of Manipur Thang-Ta Cultural Association '
  • The game of Polo symbolizes facets of India's mission to bridge east and west :: Part 2
    L Memo Singh- 2 parts series on the game of Polo
  • The game of Polo symbolizes facets of India's mission to bridge east and west :: Part 1
    L Memo Singh- 2 parts series on the game of Polo
  • Manipur Polo International : A Flavour In Sangai Festival
    Gyanendro Ningombam - '8th Manipur Polo International, 2014 organised by Manipur Horse Riding and Polo Association'
  • Manipuri's unique and exemplary love of sports
    Samarjit Kambam- 'With a sports university in Manipur...is sure to produce many world class sportspersons in the near future
  • On the trail of Polo and Pony
    Lourembam Ibetombi- 'The pride of a polo player could still be seen in nature of traditional houses and lawns'
  • Ojha Thanil Elangbam : Last of the great masters of the Game of Polo
    Lourembam Ibetombi- 'a great proponent of the game of Polo, a recognised player and a great lover of pony'
  • Rejoicing Sports in association with the Yaoshang festival in Manipur
    Mustaque Ahmed- 'given Manipur an opportunity to turn the Yaoshang festival a rejoicing sports extravaganza'
  • Yaoshang Sports Meet : Potential to groom young talented boys and girls
    Leimapokpam Mahesh - 'Every locality must endeavour to top the inherent potential of Yaoshang Sports'
  • MMAB Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet 2014 at Bangalore
    Manipuri Meitei Association Bangalore (MMAB) Reports on the Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet 2014
  • DG AR Cup : The umbilical cord with Manipuri Pony and Polo
    Laishram Irvin - 'character, strength, endurance and adaptability to different terrains of the Manipuri pony'
  • A sanctuary for Manipuri Pony
    Lourembam Ibetombi - 'It may need more than one sanctuary, more than the one proposed at Marjing hills'
  • Lai Haraoba Festival Without Sagol Kangjei Is A Real Disconnect
    Lt Col(retd) Naorem Kumar - 'Polo in Manipur is a precious legacy and heritage inherited from our ancestors'
  • Role of Assam Rifles in promoting the Manipuri Pony and Polo
    RS Jassal - 'the pony provided the perfect sporting outlet and pastime on the village greens'
  • Polo and indigenous ponies of Manipur :: Part 3
    Waikhom Damodar Singh - 3 part series on the history of Polo
  • Polo and indigenous ponies of Manipur :: Part 2
    Waikhom Damodar Singh - 3 part series on the history of Polo
  • Polo and indigenous ponies of Manipur :: Part 1
    Waikhom Damodar Singh - 3 part series on the history of Polo
  • Louriyam (o) Thaba : Living up to her father's dream
    Nomita Khongbantabam provides a profile on this Thang Ta performer.
  • Meeting a Thang Ta practitioner : Kanglei kick
    Maisnam Chanu Liklainu -'Thang-ta is apolitical, not profit-earning, spiritual, uplifting and gives a sense of well-being'
  • To Use or Not to Use - Steroids
    Dr. Ngangbam Shantikumar Meetei -'the best way is to believe in hard work, be patient, be persistent, be natural'
  • My Humble Advice for Young Sportsmen
    Dr. Ngangbam Shantikumar Meetei (Mr. Asia) gives some insights for our young sportsmen, especially from Manipur.
  • Talents Emerged In Yaoshang : Euphoric Five Days
    Maisnam Chanu Liklainu - 'local sports (during Yaoshang) are the harbinger of the big things to come'
  • Details of Thang-Ta Game :: Part 2
    Souvenir published on 1st World Thang-Ta Championship 2011 by Huyel Langlong Thang Ta Association, Manipur
  • Details of Thang-Ta Game :: Part 1
    Souvenir published on 1st World Thang-Ta Championship 2011 by Huyel Langlong Thang Ta Association, Manipur
  • Technical Terms Of Thang-ta Training
    Souvenir published on 1st World Thang-Ta Championship 2011 by Huyel Langlong Thang Ta Association, Manipur
  • Origin of Yaoshang Sports
    Seram Neken on the tradition and origin of Yaoshang Sports
  • Historical perspective of Sagol-Kangjei :: Part 2
    Hijam Rajendra gives a full detailed description on Sagol-Kangjei
  • Historical perspective of Sagol-Kangjei :: Part 1
    Hijam Rajendra gives a full detailed description on Sagol-Kangjei
  • Dying Children's Indigenous Games
    Moirangthem Prakesh & Soibam Haripriya lament on Indigenous Games
  • In Depth Martial Art Aspects
    Dr. Hanjabam Barun Sharma 5-part series on Martial Arts.
  • Manipuri and Sikhs Martial Arts
    RS Jassal draws parallel between the two Martial Arts
  • Spiritual and Physical Dimension of Manipur Martial Arts
    Dr. Bishwajeet Elangbam provides concept notes from the seminar
  • Pony calling
    Brinda Thounaojam on priceless national heritage - Pony
  • Borderless Connectivity on Indigenous Games between Cambodia and Manipur
    Atom Sunil describes the similarities between Cambodia and Manipur
  • Naked wrestling from Maram Khullen (Marameinamdi)
    Naked wrestling, a sporting tradition of Maram Khullen
  • Manipuri Polo
    N. Tombi Raj explain the game which Manipur introduced to the world.
  • Thanga Ta - Martial Arts
    Courtesy: IAP MHA CTL - http://themanipurpage.tripod.com
  • Sports Movement in Manipur
    S Lokeshwor Singh on why Manipur is so successful in Sports
  • Indigenous Games of Manipur
    Rk Madhuryajit gives a rundown of the Indigenous Games of Manipur
  • Gallery Pictures on Sports of Manipur


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