Gold Medalists from Manipur Celebrated for Asian Games Success

Manipur’s chief minister Yumnant Khemchand Singh met with three gold‑medal winning hockey players on Tuesday to acknowledge their contributions to India’s gold‑medal haul at the 2026 Asian Games. The awardees – Sanglakapam Neelakanta Sharma (men’s team), Pukhrambam Susheela Chanu and Kharibam Bichu Devi (women’s team) – were praised for showcasing the state’s talent on an international platform. Singh emphasized the recent surge in Indian hockey performance and highlighted the importance of creating a supportive ecosystem for athletes. He instructed the players to file job applications with the director of Youth Affairs and Sports, while the department’s secretary confirmed that a comprehensive sports policy is being finalized. The athletes expressed satisfaction with the chief minister’s warm welcome, noting his background as a taekwondo practitioner helps him understand the sporting community’s needs. They urged aspiring players to stay focused, ask families for encouragement, and maintain rigorous training regimes.