MU secures 14 medals at East Zone Inter University Judo and Weightlifting Competitions
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 07 2026: Manipur University (MU) delivered a dominant performance at the East Zone Inter-University Judo and Weightlifting Competitions for the 2026-27 session, capturing a grand total of 14 medals, including 6 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze.

The Judo championship was hosted at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from November 3 to 6, 2026, while the Weightlifting events took place at the University of Science & Technology in Meghalaya from November 5 to 6, 2026 .

MU secures 14 medals at East Zone Inter University Judo and Weightlifting Competitions

The university's Judo contingent put up a fierce fight to register two gold, four silver, and three bronze medals.

In the men's division, Abhishek Adhikari of Ng Mani College won gold in the -90 kg category, and Khaidem Dorendro of Pravabati College claimed gold in the +100 kg category.

Silver medals were earned by Athoi Zenith Laishram of Mayai Lambi College in the men's -66 kg, Chongtham Rocky of Pravabati College in the men's -73 kg, Jamesbond Ningthoujam of Pravabati College in the men's -81 kg, and Longjam Nokphetka of Mayai Lambi College in the women's -78 kg .

The bronze medalists included RK Christan of Manipur University in the men's -100 kg, Laishram Didika of Pravabati College in the women's -70 kg, and Mayanglambam Silky of SSGG Girls' College in the women's -48 kg .

The men's Judo team was managed by Assistant Professor N Rojesh Singh and coached by State Coach Kh Gunamani Singh, while the women's team was managed by Assistant Professor Dr Ch Ronel Singh and coached by State Coach A Premlata Devi.

Meanwhile, the MU Weightlifting squad displayed exceptional efficiency by winning four gold medals and one silver medal.

In the men's section, N Tomchou Meetei of Western College won gold in the 60 kg category, and H Bikash Meitei of Biramangol College secured gold in the 110 kg category.

In the women's events, Kh Luwangsana Chanu of Regional College captured gold in the 49 kg class, M Angellina Devi of Kamakhya Pemton College took gold in the 57 kg class, and Kh Elizah Chanu of Kakching Khunou College secured the silver medal in the 77 kg category.

Highlighting their dominance, N Tomchou Meetei and M Angellina Devi were both honored as the "Best Lifters" of the competition in their respective categories.

The weightlifting teams were led by Assistant Professor Dr Dineshwor Elangbam as manager and T Bobo Singh as coach.

Following this brilliant campaign, the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of Students' Welfare, the Registrar of Manipur University, and the MU Sports Committee jointly extended their heartfelt congratulations to all the athletes and officials for bringing immense laurels to the institution.