All Manipur Hockey United Club protests demanding ‘One Game One Body’ for survival of sport
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All Manipur Hockey United Club protests demanding ‘One Game One Body’ for survival of sport

Short summary All Manipur Hockey United Club (AMHUC) staged a sit-in protest at Khuman Lampak Stadium on August 19, 2025, demanding that the “One Game — One Body” principle (as instructed by the Indian Olympic Association) be enforced in Manipur to stop fragmentation and save hockey in the state. Players, coaches and club members highlighted…

Durand Cup to Return to Imphal as Restored Khuman Lampak StadiumGears Up for High-Stakes Action
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Durand Cup to Return to Imphal as Restored Khuman Lampak StadiumGears Up for High-Stakes Action

Summary The 134th edition of the Durand Cup—India’s oldest football tournament—makes a much-anticipated comeback to Imphal, kicking off at the newly restored Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on July 30, 2025. Following the devastation of last year’s floods, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has completed extensive renovations, symbolizing the region’s resilience. Four teams—local rivals…

Durand Cup Returns to Manipur: Imphal Welcomes Football Glory with a Grand Trophy Tour
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Durand Cup Returns to Manipur: Imphal Welcomes Football Glory with a Grand Trophy Tour

News Summary The historic Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest and India’s most prestigious football tournament, is making a glorious return to Imphal, Manipur. As part of the 133rd edition of the Durand Cup, the city is not only hosting key matches but also celebrating with a grand trophy tour. Organized jointly by the Eastern Command of…

Manipur Ignites: The 134th Durand Cup Trophy Tour Lands at Loktak Lake
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Manipur Ignites: The 134th Durand Cup Trophy Tour Lands at Loktak Lake

Short Summary On July 10, 2025, the 134th Durand Cup Trophy Tour made a stunning appearance at Sendra, near Loktak Lake in Manipur. The flag-off ceremony, a vibrant roadshow featuring the famed Durand Cup trophy, was graced by Olympic weightlifting champion Saikhom Mirabai Chanu and senior Army officials. The roadshow will traverse major routes in Imphal,…