Referee I Rabichandra passes away, condoled
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 12 2026:
The former Head of Referees of the All Manipur Football Association, Irengbam Rabichandra, passed away yesterday at his residence due to a medical condition.
He was 53 .
Rabichandra was the son of Irengbam Mani and Chingangbam Ningol Irengbam Ongbi Yaimabi Devi of Sawombung.
Rabichandra started his career in 2000 as a Level 8 Referee and attained Level 5 (National Referee) in 2007 .
He officiated in top-division National tournaments including the ISL, I-League (now Indian Football League), and several overseas matches (Maldives League), among other competitions, until 2019 .
He also became a Referee Assessor and Instructor in 2020 and served as the Head of Referees for the All Manipur Football Association until 2023 .
The All Manipur Football Association and the Imphal East Apunba Referee today condoled the sudden demise of Irengbam Rabichandra.
Praying for his departed soul to rest in peace, the bodies also shared the sorrow and grief of the bereaved family members.




