7th Khelo India Youth Games : Manipur to participate in 16 disciplines, Moirangthem Deven named Chef de Mission
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 02 2025:
Manipur will field as many as 164 athletes across 16 disciplines at the 7th Khelo India Youth Games beginning on May 4 in Bihar.
The games hosted by Bihar across 6 cities, is featuring as many as 27 sports disciplines and Manipur will be participating in the Cycling, Judo, Swimming (men), Wrestling, Fencing, Gymnastics, Badminton (men), Hockey (men), Table Tennis (men), Football (women), Sepaktakraw, Archery (women), Volleyball (men), Thang-Ta, Weightlifting and Boxing.
The other sports disciplines of the games include Rugby, Basketball, Tennis, Kabaddi, Mallakhamb, Kalairppayattu, Yogasana, Gatka, Kho-Kho and Shooting.
Apart from 164 athletes, Manipur will send as many as 41 officials including Chef de Mission (CDM) .
Moirangthem Deven named Chef de Mission
In view of the games, the Director of YAS has also announced District Youth Affairs and Sports Officer Moirangthem Deven as the Chef de Mission of the State contingent along with young professional Nongmaithem Ricky as the Nodal Officer.