Manipur Sets the Stage on Fire for Indian Football Team's First-ever Match in the State
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur Sets the Stage on Fire for Indian Football Team's First-ever Match in the State

News 18  

Six in the evening is late by Imphal standards but despite rain, cold weather and the day almost coming to an end, Manipur and its people were just about getting ready for a historic start. After all, the Indian football team is in the city to play their first ever match in Manipur on Wednesday, against Myanmar in the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament. The Khuman Lampak stadium looks full as Manipur gets ready to host Indian football team for first time. Manipur Chief Minister Mr N Biren Singh addressed the crowd and greeted the players before this historic game at the Khuman Lampak Stadium! #INDMYA ⚔️ #HeroTriNation 🏆 #BlueTigers 🐯 #BackTheBlue 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/O6nH6QJEFs— Indian Football Team March 22, 2023 That brought and end to the opening ceremony, and so began the game for which the locals had waited for years.

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Manipur beats defending champion Punjab to enter last four of men’s senior hockey nationals
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Manipur beats defending champion Punjab to enter last four of men’s senior hockey nationals

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1 year, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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Hope Manipur gets more India matches in future: Renedy Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

Hope Manipur gets more India matches in future: Renedy Singh

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Hope Manipur Gets More National Team Matches in the Future: Renedy Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

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News 18  

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I hope Manipur gets more national team matches in future: Renedy Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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'Been a Long Wait': Indian National Team Face Myanmar in Manipur's Debut International Fixture
1 year, 9 months ago

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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Football-crazy Manipur gets ready to host Indian team for first time
1 year, 9 months ago

Football-crazy Manipur gets ready to host Indian team for first time

The Hindu  

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With India Matches in Manipur, AIFF Wants to Set a Positive Example
1 year, 10 months ago

With India Matches in Manipur, AIFF Wants to Set a Positive Example

News 18  

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Tri Nation Friendly Tournament: India to Play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in Imphal from March 22 to 26
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Tri Nation Friendly Tournament: India to Play Myanmar, Kyrgyz Republic in Imphal from March 22 to 26

News 18  

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News 18  

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