State Level School Sports Meet kicks off with focus on unity & talent
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, February 08 2026: A five-day State-Level School Sports Meet, organized under the aegis of the Directorate of Education (Schools), Government of Manipur, commenced today at the Main Stadium of the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.

The inaugural function was graced by several dignitaries, including Ng Bhogendra Meitei, Director of Education (S); Bisheshwar Khumukcham, Additional Director of Education (S/Valley); Dangmei Manglem, Additional Director of Education (S/Hills); Soraisam David Singh, ASPD, Samagra Shiksha (Elementary); and Gurumayum Anita Devi, Additional Director (G/C) Education (S), Manipur.

State Level School Sports Meet kicks off with focus on unity & talent

At the event, Ng Bhogendra Meitei announced the annual sports meet's commencement, with 700 participants from 14 districts set to compete in a five-day event concluding on February 12 .

The only districts not participating are Jiribam, Kangpokpi, and Pherzawl.

A CWC team is also participating.

The five-day sports meet will feature various events, including open boys football, athletics, long jump, badminton for boys and girls, carrom, chess; and Mukna (traditional Manipuri wrestling) .

Ng Bhogendra highlighted the event's focus on encouraging student participation and promoting inter-district interaction, rather than just competition.

He noted extensive mobilization efforts paid off, with hopes for increased participation in future events.

He also shared that the Department of Education (S) is actively planning an exchange programme.

He explained that the plan involves sending students from Imphal-based schools to hill districts and bringing students from hill schools to Imphal for a 10-day or one-week stay.

The goal, he added, is to foster friendship among students and give them chances to learn new things.

Bhogendra noted the department plans to roll this out mid-session, before exams start.